Our Mission: Striving to improve the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities in Western MA since 1982
Dear Friends, We finished the second quarter with much success and positive results. It felt like this quarter whizzed by so quickly. Here are the notable events I would like to report. Quarter Two Highlights:
Continue reading »Work for many people provides a sense of identity, belonging, and purpose. Most of us roll out of bed in the morning and grumble about the traffic as we head to the daily grind. Adults
Continue reading »Dear Friends, We still have snow despite the groundhog’s early spring prediction. Our program participants have been really enjoying activities and supported employment. I am happy to report the successes of the first quarter of
Continue reading »We either love this holiday or hate it. For some, cherished and fond memories arise from this holiday. For others, isolation and unworthiness shade this day. Adults with developmental & intellectual disabilities (I/DD) do not
Continue reading »Dear Friends, We are finishing out 2018 with much success and happiness at our program locations. Our staff have done a wonderful job keeping our participants safe and engaged with a variety of activities at
Continue reading »During this season of generosity and giving, Valley Educational Associates invites you to remember the adults with developmental disabilities and how you can make their holidays bright. Our program facilities have compiled a wish list
Continue reading »Valley Educational Associates was excited to partner with Springfield College to offer an internship program for clinical students. Kourtney started her internship back in September and even volunteered at the 5k Cider Run this year. She
Continue reading »Dear Friends, I hope your summers were pleasant and filled with adventure. We are welcoming autumn with a much needed respite from the heat and humidity. I am pleased to announce some new and
Continue reading »Staff Changes at Valley Educational Associates HATFIELD, MA: Mike Barrett, former West Hatfield Program Manager for 24 years, has accepted a new role as the Chicopee Program Manager of Valley Educational Associates. Barrett’s deputy, Amanda
Continue reading »Join us again this year for our annual 5k Cider Run at the Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke with after race festivities at the Elks Lodge. https://valleyeducational.org/annual-5k-cider-run/
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