So many things are going on for so many people at Lifetime Assistance, Inc.!! It all started back in 1978 as a small organization to provide services to a couple of dozen people in Western Monroe County -- where we live. Now, LAI offers services to 1800 people with developmental disabilities in 50 locations in 3 counties. Their seasoned employees work in residences, day programs, and the LAICO organizations which provide volunteer services to more than 50 Rochester agencies. Some of these employees have been with LAI for 25 years -- and counting! Only 17% leave a year, which means a great deal to the clients who have come to trust their advocates . We so appreciated these caring people who expect respect, digity, inclusion and self-advocacy for the clients, that "Journey With Jeff" is dedicated to LAI: "This book is dedicated to the wise, wonderful and winning people at Lifetime Assistance Inc., where Jeff spent his adult life. We cannot say enough good about them." While Jeff was living at his LAI residences I was a member of the Board of Directors. After he died, I volunteered to be Informed Consent Chairperson for the clients at LAI who have no family to advocate for them. On September 26th, LAI will celebrate its 30th Anniversary! I've been with them -- and they with us -- almost all the way! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LIFETIME ASSISTANCE, INC.!!
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