From Compassion to Innovation: Damar CEO Jim Dalton on Damar’s Next Chapter

For nearly 60 years, Damar Services has been a lifeline for families navigating complex developmental and behavioral challenges. In this episode, CEO Jim Dalton shares a candid look at the realities facing families of children with severe autism, the emotional and financial toll, and the critical role Damar plays in providing stability, treatment, and dignity. He also discusses a groundbreaking, AI-assisted technology developed and patented by Damar that could reshape the future of caregiving—particularly in addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges: workforce. It’s a powerful conversation about compassion, innovation, and what it takes to meet some of society’s most urgent needs.