Nidhi Reddyreddy, an International Baccalaureate junior at Allen D. Nease High School, reached out to the St. Augustine Daily Briefing on behalf of her efforts as the CEO of AIM — Always Improving Minds — a nonprofit organization that advocates for the special needs community, organized and spearheaded by her.

The St. Augustine Record: What is AIM? AIM’s mission is to assist and bring awareness to the special needs community through various initiatives such as fundraising for local therapy facilities, hosting educational webinars, and amplifying our cause through community outreach. Our projects focus on raising awareness for special needs advocacy, a cause we’re deeply passionate about. To maximize our impact, we’re always seeking broader media coverage to help reach and engage a larger audience. We believe The St. Augustine Record could play a pivotal role in helping us achieve this goal by significantly boosting our outreach efforts and inform the community about the vital work being done for the special needs community. Established with a mission to support, advocate and enhance opportunities for those with special needs, AIM has quickly gained momentum as a force for positive change, promoting inclusion, accessibility and awareness across communities.
The St. Augustine Record: What is AIM? AIM’s mission is to assist and bring awareness to the special needs community through various initiatives such as fundraising for local therapy facilities, hosting educational webinars, and amplifying our cause through community outreach. Our projects focus on raising awareness for special needs advocacy, a cause we’re deeply passionate about. To maximize our impact, we’re always seeking broader media coverage to help reach and engage a larger audience.
The St. Augustine Record: Do you plan on growing AIM? While headquartered in Florida, AIM has successfully grown beyond state lines, launching chapters in New Jersey and North Carolina. These new branches reflect the organization’s expanding vision to serve diverse communities across the U.S. and to advocate on a national scale. AIM continues to empower young people and community members to take an active role in advocating for individuals with special needs, fostering a society that values all abilities and encourages every individual to reach their fullest potential.


Written by Lucia Viti – The St. Augustine Record