 We're pleased to share with you Daniela's story – who, with courage and tenacity, was dual enrolled in two of the programs neba offers - Job Development and On Our Way. Daniela’s journey highlights her strengths, perseverance, and the meaningful progress she has made with individualized, person-centered support. She took a big step into financial literacy workshops, situational assessments, and employment preparedness skills.
Throughout her time with us, she has made significant progress in learning proper cashiering skills and effective communication skills. One method utilized during job development was coaching on a money management app. This is a game-type app that builds money literacy, having Daniela practice her skills in a fun and engaging way. “I enjoyed going to the library for job development- staff helped me learn cashiering through an app, which has improved my skills and allowed me to secure employment with cashiering,” Daniela said. In September 2025, Daniela secured a position as a front-end assistant at Springfield’s Golden Corral. In this position, she operates the cash register and processes payments on top of the face-to-face interactions of greeting customers, addressing customer inquiries, and more. Although she still requires support and is not yet fully independent at work, neba’s staff continues to provide check-ins each shift to help her target these areas for improvement. She has great natural support, such as the General Manager, Natalie. Outside of work, Daniela spends time as a mother with her two young daughters. From attending cheerleading practices to learning how to knit together, a caring bond is shared between family members. The balance between parenting and employment is remarkable as Daniela continues to improve her skillset alongside neba. Daniela shares, “neba helps out a lot- anything you need just let them know what they can help you with.” We’re honored to accompany you along the way, Daniela! Congratulations on your endeavors!  Medicaid is more than health insurance. For millions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), it’s what allows them to get medical care, daily help, and the chance to live in their own homes and be part of their community.
 Every July, communities across the country recognize Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the disability community. At neba, we’re proud to stand with our participants, partners, and advocates as we uplift disabled voices, break down barriers, and promote a more inclusive world.
 This month, neba joined in celebrating a huge milestone: Katherine (Katie) Meunier’s 20th anniversary with Big Y! Katie (she/her) has built an incredible career rooted in dedication, growth, and determination - and we’re proud to have been part of her journey.
6/30/2025 Meet the Team: Ryan Campbell During Ryan’s high school years, he was an active participant in the Best Buddies program, an international non-profit organization focused on creating one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
 On May 22, 2025, Springfield College and neba proudly celebrated the graduation of the Project SEARCH Class of 2025.
6/16/2025 Meet the Team: Danielle Ralston4/14/2025 Spotlight on Amanda Seymour:A Project SEARCH Intern Making Strides at Mass General Cooley Dickinson Hospital  At neba, we are incredibly proud to highlight the journey of Amanda Seymour, one of our outstanding Project SEARCH interns currently thriving at Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson Hospital (Cooley) in Northampton. Amanda’s dedication, attention to detail, and multifaceted talents are just a few of the reasons why she is such an asset to both Project SEARCH and her department.
7/3/2024 Project SEARCH GraduationAnd that's a wrap for the 2024 Project SEARCH Interns! Our Springfield College interns graduated on May 16th and our Cooley Dickinson interns graduated on June 27th. Most of them have secured employment or are exploring new roles.  4/23/2024 neba's Annual Fundraiser Mark your calendars for our annual fundraiser on June 1, 2024, 3:00PM-7:00PM at the Chicopee Moose Family Center 244 Fuller Road, Chicopee, MA 01020.
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