b'Jim Scott Kim LowmanJim Scott says some of his finestWellness Manager Kim Lowman moments here at New England Villagestarted her career at NEV 27 years have come from watching individualsago as a way to make extra money served achieve things others did notfor her young family. Working the think possible.evening shift allowed her to care for Ive watched the sense ofher children during the day until her accomplishment in their eyes as theyhusband came home, avoiding the cooked their first meal independently,cost of daycare. I intended for it to got dressed without any help, orbe a three-year situation but I was communicated their needs throughoffered an opportunity to grow and picture books, sign language, orwork in enrichment which morphed gestures. into my current position, she says. He said the individuals here arentBut, she adds, the truth is, its the only people to grow and learn. the individuals we support that are the31Ive learned just as much from thereason for my longevity. Theres just a people we serve. They have taughtJim Scott bond that develops.Our First 50 Yearsme that anything is possible if you work hard and try your best. Ive learned that a disability or a condition is what a person has and not who they are.But the comment that has stayed with him and had the biggest impact came from a father who told Jim that his son lived a longer and better life because of New England Village and the support he provided. The difference we make in the individuals lives and their families is priceless.Kim LowmanNEV_50Year_95x95_v5Final.indd 31 6/8/22 4:32 PM'