Valley Educational Associates

Valley Educational Associates, Inc.incorporated 1982 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to provide vocational training, day services and employment services to adults with disabilities.

Institutions like the "Belchertown State School for the Feebleminded" were closing, resulting in need for places with specialized care. Through the years, Valley Educational Associates has expanded from a small, eight-person program to its current operation, serving over 95 individuals in three program settings throughout Western Massachusetts. Within these program settings, we offer:

Provide vocational and social/leisure groups within a community-based day center and out in the community
Assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining employment at various businesses in the community.
Opportunities for professional development and learning about life skills.
Fun and educational programs that allow for creativity and socialization.

The VEA program sites in Chicopee, Springfield, and West Hatfield are vibrant, and lively centers for our participants. Valley Educational Associates is fully committed to seeking employment opportunities in the community for the individuals we serve!