Abilities in Motion is HIRING!!

We need Service Coordinators and Nursing Home Transition Coordinators in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Bucks, and Schuylkill Counties. Please click here for more information on these exciting opportunities!

Santa and Mrs Claus at Opportunity House

The CIL

The Center for Independent Living (The CIL) provides advocacy and services
that increase awareness, collaboration, and opportunity among people with disabilities and the community
at large.

National Accreditation

Abilities in Motion (AIM) is proud to announce that it has received a three-year Accreditation for Long-Term Services and Supports from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Click for details.

Support AIM

AIM relies on the support of the community, our business partners, and volunteers to help us bring services and programs to individuals with disabilities. Click here to see many ways that YOU can help make our community better!

Welcome to Abilities in Motion

Abilities In Motion (AIM) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living. Our purpose is to help individuals living with a disability determine, strive toward, and achieve a lifestyle that reflects their personal life goals. AIM serves over 3,000 individuals throughout Berks and in more than 30 surrounding counties throughout PA.

The Independent Living movement champions the principle that people with disabilities prefer to direct their own lives and become active participants in their community rather than live within an institution.

AIM is dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities – to improve mobility, to improve access, to improve inclusion, and to improve quality of life. We believe in preventing and eliminating obstacles of all kinds - physical, psychological, social, and attitudinal. These barriers deny people living with disabilities the rights and privileges common to the general public.

Please click on our Services tab for more information on the services that AIM provides.

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Teens Taking Flight member working behind the counter at a roller skating rink

What Our Supporters Say

"People don't always understand how important my freedom is to me! AIM understands."

Dale S., Nursing Home Transition Consumer

"I've been with AIM for 15 years. Mom says the AIM people are great! Sometimes AIM throws a party for [the consumers] and I get to see a bunch of people that I don't get to see a lot. I love when they have a DJ and dancing."

Brett M., AIM Consumer

photo of Payton C., Teens Taking Flight member

"Thanks to the programs and staff at AIM helped me be the best ME! AIM taught me about myself! I worked on self-discipline and how to look after one another. I got a job thanks to the skills I learned at AIM. I recommend AIM to anybody!"

Payton C., AIM Consumer

"My brain injuries kept me isolated in my room for ages. AIM helped me from start to finish, helping me with the search and with my resume. I hope one day to be a chef!"

Matthew L., AIM Consumer

“Since my accident, I can’t work at a job all day long anymore so I come in to volunteer for a few hours a week. I can still contribute. I am still valuable and appreciated. It’s important to feel that. I get that from AIM.”

Adam, AIM volunteer

“I took a look at the paperwork involved with Social Security and just cried. I had no idea how to start. AIM helped me during a confusing time and guided me through the Social Security process.”

Erin F., AIM Consumer

AIM has helped me file for renewal paperwork every year for the past five years. They have always been there for me, ready to help!

Calvin Z., AIM Consumer

“I’ve been in Teens Taking Flight for about six years. What I like best about TTF is that there isn’t anyone judging me. Everyone there knows what it’s like to be different. I like being able to hang out.”

Mark & Bev M., Teens Taking Flight

Important Information from AIM

Elvis Tribute Concert to Benefit AIM Youth Programs

The King is IN the building! Come out and join us for a rockin’ time and support Abilities in Motion’s Youth Programs! Elvis Tribute Concert – featuring Jeff Krick Jr., Elvis Tribute Performer April 13 – 6 to 9 pm (doors open 5:30) Easy Does It – 1300 Hilltop Rd., Leesport, Pa 19533 NO Alcohol…

Abilities in Motion is HIRING!

Abilities in Motion is hiring in YOUR area!! We need Service Coordinators and Nursing Home Transition Coordinators in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Bucks, and Schuylkill Counties. Please click here for more information on these exciting opportunities! Abilities in Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The world is a diverse and wonderful place and we celebrate…

PA ABLE Q&A Program

PA ABLE Program Questions and Answers Seminar – FREE Friday, January 11, 2019 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Abilities in Motion – 210 N. 5th St., Reading, PA Learn what the PA ABLE program can offer individuals with disabilities. Save for Disability-Related Expenses WITHOUT Impacting Government Benefits. Presenter – Diana Fishlock from the PA Treasury. …

Before Disasters Strike!

Before Disasters Strike! Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9 am to 3 pm Abilities in Motion – 210 N. 5th St., Reading, PA A seminar on the roles of peer specialists before disasters strike. Methods to help people with mental health conditions prepare for disasters. Presenter Laura Matthews-Szweda, Disability Integration Specialist. Abilities in Motion presents…

NEW – Working Well Classes

Working Well Class Series This session series of classes are for individuals with disabilities who are currently working or actively seeking a job. All sessions are on Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm. The class series is free to participants. Participants are encouraged to attend each session. Please contact Corrine Dietrich at 610-670-0010 x103 or…

NEW – Living Well Classes

Living Well Class Series This session series of classes are for individuals with disabilities who are interested in improving their overall wellness. All sessions are on Mondays from 1 to 3 pm at the AIM building, 210 N. Fifth Street, Reading, PA. The class series is free to participants. Participants are encouraged to attend each…

State Plan for Independent Living – We Want to Hear from YOU!

Rescheduled Date for PA SILC session April 4, 2019 – 11 am to 2 pm Abilities in Motion – 210 North 5th Street, Reading What is your current situation? Are you satisfied with this? What should be different? The Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (PA SILC) would like to hear YOUR answers to these questions!…

Bearabilities Premieres at Boyertown Community Library

Bearabilities is a new program this fall hosted by Abilities in Motion (AIM) at the Boyertown Community Library. Bearabilities offers social and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families/ caregivers. Interactive activities are designed for all abilities including music, craft-making, and sensory-friendly seasonal events. This month’s activity was light catchers! Join us on…

AIM Disability Integration Specialist Assists in Regional Hazmat Drill

AIM Disability Integration Specialist Laura Szweda participated in a Hazardous Materials Drill at Phoenixville Tower Health yesterday. Laura provided vital real-world experience for the Phoenixville staff in assisting Hazmat victims and refining their response efforts. As a Disability Integration Specialist, Laura works to improve the recognition of the unique needs of individuals with disabilities into…

AIM Marches for Rights at NCIL Conference

Volunteers and staff from Abilities in Motion attended a parade and rally on the Capitol grounds on July 24 as part of the National Council on Independent Living’s (NCIL) annual national conference. The parade and rally intended to draw attention from the public and legislators to the issues important to individuals with disabilities. About a…