AIRES - About Us

About Our Company
AIRES is committed to providing person-centered services of the highest quality to children and adults with disabilities, as well as the elderly. Founded by Vivian Taylor in 1986, AIRES is proud to serve over 400 people across the state of Arizona. While employed as an educator, Vivian had the opportunity to work with students with special needs (this was before the days of Special Education). She realized that the supports being offered to her students were inadequate. She determined that she would be an advocate for change and worked hard to improve the lives of the developmentally disabled. AIRES was the result of that hard work. Vivian had a favorite saying: “I touch one strand and the whole web dances.” That concept of personal impact, of making a difference one person at a time, inspires our vision. The AIRES Values are inspired by Vivian’s commitment to doing the right thing. We aim to provide legendary human services by consistently promoting these values:		How we select & train our staff
EMPOWERMENT - Make it happen MUTUAL RESPECT - Be nice PASSION - Love what you do ACCOUNTABILITY - Own it TEACH - Lead by example HONESTY - Always have integrity YES WE CAN - Never give up All of our activities and decisions, from direct care to administration, are directed and guided by these Values. Our 600+ employees are dedicated to carrying-on Vivian’s legacy. What are person-centered services? They are supports that are designed and delivered based on the needs of the individual. We don’t believe in applying pre-packaged or recycled behavior treatment plans or developmental outcomes. Instead, we believe in approaching each person’s needs individually, discovering their abilities and needs, and then tailoring a solution or program that works for them. Person-centered services goes hand-in-hand with the concept of self-determination. AIRES believes that all human beings are entitled to the right of self determination. Each individual should be given the opportunity to make decisions and to experience the consequences of those decisions. The AIRES values, services, and supports embody the concept of self determination. We invite you to tour any one of our independent living settings, group homes, day programs, or vocational rehabilitation programs and see for yourself the AIRES difference. We’re confident that you’ll discover a place where you know that your family member’s needs are carefully considered. We hope that you’ll find AIRES to be the next best thing to your own home.