Aug 3, 2022
Jimmy Parnel is a self-advocate for Waves and a graduate of the
Advocacy in Motion (AIM) program. Through training, education, and
advocacy, AIM transforms lives and cultivates independence for
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our
community. Jimmy has put in the hard work to have graduated from
the program and has now provided himself with opportunities to
obtain meaningful employment and sustainable income with his
desired level of independence. Jimmy talks about the training he
leads for AIM and how he receives income for doing so. Listen along
as Lance, Matt, and Trent learn more about AIM and about Jimmy’s
celebrity status in Fairview!
This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the
Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you
like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on
this streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at
podcast@wavesinc.com.