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neba empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to be fully included in their communities through sustainable employment opportunities, while providing businesses with the tools to be more inclusive.

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865—the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, more than two years a...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865—the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

It is a powerful reminder that freedom, justice, and equality have been hard-won, and that reflection is still important today.

Juneteenth invites us to consider how history shapes the present, and how continued progress depends on expanding access, opportunity, and dignity for all people.

At neba, we believe inclusive communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute, and thrive.

Support can make a meaningful difference for individuals with learning disabilities — in school, at work, and throughout...
06/19/2026

Support can make a meaningful difference for individuals with learning disabilities — in school, at work, and throughout adulthood.

During Learning Disabilities Awareness Week, we’re highlighting how accommodations, understanding, and individualized support can help build confidence, independence, and opportunity.

Support may look different for every person, but inclusion starts with recognizing that different ways of learning deserve understanding and access.

At neba, we believe support should continue beyond the classroom through transition planning, workplace readiness, and pathways toward independence.

During Learning Disabilities Awareness Week, we’re taking time to build understanding around the many ways people learn,...
06/17/2026

During Learning Disabilities Awareness Week, we’re taking time to build understanding around the many ways people learn, process information, and experience the world.

Learning disabilities are lifelong conditions — but they do not define a person or their potential. With the right support, accommodations, and opportunities, individuals with learning disabilities can thrive in school, work, and everyday life.

In our latest blog post, we explore:
• Common types of learning disabilities
• Misconceptions and stigma
• The importance of support and inclusion
• How transition planning helps prepare individuals for adulthood and employment success

At neba, we believe different ways of learning deserve understanding, opportunity, and support.

Read the full blog here: https://www.nebaworks.com/highlights/understanding-learning-disabilities-types-myths-and-the-role-of-support-in-building-successful-futures

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Learning Disabilities Week is an opportunity to build understanding, challenge misconceptions, and recognize the many wa...
06/16/2026

Learning Disabilities Week is an opportunity to build understanding, challenge misconceptions, and recognize the many ways people learn and process information.

Today we’re sharing resources highlighting several learning disabilities, including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and Oral/Written Language Disorder.

Learning disabilities can affect reading, writing, math, language processing, organization, social communication, and more — but they do not define a person’s intelligence, abilities, or potential.

Greater awareness leads to stronger support, more inclusive communities, and better opportunities for individuals to thrive in school, work, and everyday life.

Take a moment this week to learn more, listen, and help create environments grounded in understanding and encouragement.

06/15/2026

Today marks the start of Learning Disabilities Awareness Week.

[Video description: Dark pink background, and happy music. Slides of text come on and off the screen. Slide 1: Learning disabilities Are more common — and more misunderstood — than many realize. Let's learn more. Slide 2: Learning disabilities are a neurological disorder. Also, it is... Not about intelligence. Not about effort. Not always visible. Slide 3: Learning disabilities brain-based differences in how information is processed. They can affect how a person learns, understands, and communicates. Slide 4: Learning disabilities may impact: Reading
Writing Math Language Organization and focus Slide 5: Learning disabilities are different for everyone. The severity and and combinations of learning disabilities vary from one person to the next. No two people experience learning disabilities the same. Slide 6: With the right support individuals with learning disabilities can succeed in school, work, and daily life. Slide 7: The right supports include Accommodations, Assistive technology, Instruction tailored to learning needs, Encouragement and understanding. Slide 8: Learning disabilities are a lifelong condition; but they do not define a person or their potential. Then a learn more speech bubble pops-up and points to neba's website www.nebaworks.com.]

With understanding, support, and opportunity; individuals with learning disabilities can thrive in school, work, and life.


Creating inclusive employment opportunities requires awareness, education, and strong community partnerships.Learning di...
06/11/2026

Creating inclusive employment opportunities requires awareness, education, and strong community partnerships.

Learning disabilities can affect how individuals process information, learn new skills, or navigate workplace systems — which is why thoughtful supports and inclusive practices matter.

As Learning Disabilities Awareness Week approaches, we’re highlighting the role of education and community understanding in building more accessible pathways to meaningful employment.

Confidence doesn’t happen overnight. It grows through encouragement, practice, support, and opportunities to succeed.At ...
06/09/2026

Confidence doesn’t happen overnight. It grows through encouragement, practice, support, and opportunities to succeed.

At neba, we see the impact that personalized employment supports can have on a person’s confidence — whether it’s preparing for an interview, learning a new task, navigating a first day of work, or advocating for themselves in the workplace.

Small milestones become major moments, and every step forward matters.

06/05/2026

This month we are focusing on what is possible. And as the Dalai Lama reminds us, kindness is always possible.

[Video shows blue background with white piece of paper clipped up and text reads: Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama. Includes white neba logo.]

Meaningful employment can create opportunities for confidence, independence, and connection — but employment gaps still ...
06/04/2026

Meaningful employment can create opportunities for confidence, independence, and connection — but employment gaps still exist for people with disabilities.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2025:

• 22.8% of people with disabilities were employed
• 65.2% of people without disabilities were employed
• Workers with disabilities were more likely to work in service, healthcare support, and office-related occupations

These numbers highlight why inclusive hiring, accessible workplaces, and employment supports matter. Meaningful employment helps individuals build skills, strengthen confidence, and contribute to their communities.

Creating opportunity benefits everyone.

At neba, we believe independence looks different for everyone — and that meaningful employment can be a powerful step to...
06/01/2026

At neba, we believe independence looks different for everyone — and that meaningful employment can be a powerful step toward confidence, connection, and self-direction.

Every day, we work alongside individuals as they build skills, discover strengths, and pursue goals that matter to them. Employment is more than a paycheck. It’s the opportunity to make choices, contribute to a community, and create a future with greater independence and possibility.

That’s why neba exists: to help people find meaningful opportunities and the support they need to succeed in them.

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Springfield, MA
01144

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
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