Our Mission: Striving to improve the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities in Western MA since 1982
As a diverse and inclusive nonprofit, we stand in solidarity with the business community to embrace all humans regardless of race, heritage, religion, identification, status, ability, affiliation, or age. Valley Educational Associates actively seeks to
Continue reading »Today love takes on a unique and different shape. It is inherently special to the people involved. Sometimes it’s really difficult for others to understand or see what the benefits of other people’s relationships. As
Continue reading »What is the value of a job, a career, a vocation? Many adults without disabilities trudge off to work on Monday mornings, sleepy-eyed, and unenthusiastic. But did you know that adults with developmental disabilities are
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Think about that first kiss, special and fleeting. People without disabilities are free to choose and pursue love interests. People without disabilities have so much more freedom. However, our friends with developmental disabilities live under
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