Valley Educational Associates
General Info
Program Name
Vocational Services Program
Agency Office
62 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
Phone
413-349-4120
Program Type
Work
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Accessibility Features
Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
Contact
Kate DaSilva
Services
Community Based Day Program, Day Activity, Disability Awareness, Job Counseling, Job Placement, Job Seeking, Job Skills, Job Support, Job Training, Self-Advocacy – Life Skills, Self-Advocacy – Recreation and Leisure, Skills Training, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyper Activity Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Disorder, Birth Defects, Blind, Brain/Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Chromosome Disorders, Developmental Disability, Dual Diagnosis – ID/MI, Elderly Person with disabilities, Epilepsy/seizure Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disability, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical Disabilities, Visual Impairment
Eligibility Requirements
DDS, MassAbility
Narrative
Employment Services:
- Job finding
- Supervised jobs in community
- Sheltered work
Vocational Training:
- On-the-job training
- Social skills development
- Furniture making
- Retail store duties
- Benchwork
Professional Services:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Psychological Assessment and Consultation
- Counseling
- Career Assessment
- Resume Writing
Vocational Services Program
The program is a job readiness program that includes social skills combined with hands on job training. It is a progression program in which people work toward a job readiness. This program opens with a basic understanding of simple communication skills and building a true understanding of job site awareness.
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
5 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
22 years to 75 years
Towns Served
CHICOPEE, HATFIELD, SPRINGFIELD
Record last updated on 12/02/2025