Collaborative For Educational, 228 Pleasant St, Northampton, MA 01060, US

HistoryValley Educational Associates, Inc. incorporated as a nonprofit agency in 1982 to provide vocational training, day services, and supported-employment services to adults with disabilities. Through the years, Valley Educational Associates has grown from an eight-person program to serving over 95 individuals in three program settings throughout Western Massachusetts. Within these programs, we offer: -Vocational and social/leisure groups within a community based day center and out in the community. -Volunteer opportunities, career development and planning, fun and educational, thematic day programs. -Opportunities to develop friendships and learn new skills. -Assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining employment at various businesses in the community. Half of our participants are gainfully employed in various place.SpecialtiesValley Educational Associates, Inc. incorporated as a nonprofit agency in 1982 to provide vocational training and employment services to adults with disabilities. Currently we serve over 95 individuals in three program settings throughout Western Massachusetts. Individuals may participate in Community Based Day Services (CBDS) and a Supported Employment (SE) structure. Within these programs, we offer vocational and social/leisure groups within a community based day center and out in the community. We assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining employment at various businesses in the community.