neba

02/06/2026

Belief is where opportunity begins.

At neba, we see potential first—and help individuals turn confidence into meaningful employment through inclusive hiring and personalized support. 💙💼

Belief isn’t just motivational; it’s transformational.

[Video is a red background with neba’s logo and a blue circle sliding onto the screen. In white text: Believe you can and you're halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt]

02/05/2026

Our community is stronger when we share what helps us thrive. 💙

Do you have a favorite local resource—an organization, program, business, or service—that’s made a difference for you or someone you care about?

Drop it in the comments and tell us why it matters. Your recommendation could help someone else find the support they’ve been looking for.

Let’s keep lifting each other up—together.

02/02/2026

February 2 is Groundhog Day - a reminder of how easy it can be to fall into the same patterns. At neba, we choose growth, reflection, and moving forward together.

Two weeks after MLK Day, we’re still reflecting on our 41st annual MLK Day Retreat, where neba staff and board members came together for a day focused on leadership, communication, and team building - ed by Culture Redesigned.

At neba, leadership isn’t defined by a title. Everyone is a leader. It shows up in how we listen, how we support one another, and how we show up every day for the people and communities we serve.

We’re grateful for the time to pause, reflect, and strengthen our collective commitment to equity, opportunity, and meaningful work - for all.

01/30/2026

Every journey toward meaningful employment begins with a goal—believing in potential, naming possibilities, and taking the first step forward. At neba, we help individuals with developmental disabilities transform goals into real opportunities through inclusive employment and skill-building. 💙💼

When goals are supported, potential becomes progress.

[Video is a blue circle with red quotation marks and the neba logo. The text color is white, reads: Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. Tony Robbins]

01/26/2026

As a non-profit, neba is grateful to be guided by a group of dedicated community leaders serving on our FY26 Board of Directors.

Their care, experience, and commitment help ensure that neba’s work remains grounded in opportunity, inclusion, and meaningful employment for all.

We’re thankful for the continued leadership of our officers, who remain in their roles for the coming fiscal year, and for the time and heart each board member brings to this work.

Officers
• David Hoff, Board President
• Barbara Rouillard, Secretary
• Jack O’Malley, Treasurer

Directors
• Nancy Alpine
• Jim Boone
• Zander Di’Mare
• Sean Grendon
• Susan Mahoney
• Mary Jane Rickson
• Tracy Thompson Viola

(Photo from neba's 41st MLK JR Day Retreat are board members (L to R) Jack O’Malley, Tracy Thompson Viola, Jim Boone, Barbara Rouillard, and David Hoff)

01/25/2026

Stay safe!

As a significant winter storm approaches, individuals with disabilities may experience additional challenges especially for those who rely on mobility aids, personal assistance, or durable medical equipment.

Keep in mind these safety tips to plan for everyone's needs and always remember to check on your neighbors!

Additional information can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/MEMA26afn

01/23/2026

neba believes progress begins with action. By focusing on what can be built, skills, confidence, and inclusive employment opportunities, we empower individuals to shape their own futures. 💼✨

Let’s put our energy into creating access, opportunity, and belonging for all. 💙

[Video shows a red background with neba’s logo, and a piece of paper with a clip. Black text: Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create. Roy T. Bennet]

01/22/2026

In Massachusetts, nearly 1 in 10 working-age adults lives with a disability — yet employment opportunities remain far out of reach for many.

While more than 80% of people without disabilities are employed, employment rates drop dramatically for people with disabilities, with some groups seeing rates below 20%. Many who do find work are more likely to be stuck in part-time roles, lower wages, or jobs without long-term stability.

Persistent barriers to employment mean that people with disabilities in Massachusetts are three times more likely to live in poverty — a gap neba works to close every day.

That’s where neba comes in.

At neba, we help people facing barriers to employment — including individuals with disabilities and those receiving public benefits — build skills, find meaningful work, and succeed on the job. When one person gains employment, the impact extends beyond the individual: families are strengthened, employers gain dedicated workers, and our communities grow stronger.

Access to work shouldn’t depend on ability, circumstance, or zip code.
neba is here to help close that gap.

👉 Learn more about our mission: nebaworks.com

01/19/2026

“We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear” words to live by during today’s training with Culture Redesigned.

01/19/2026

Kicking off our 41st MLK JR Day Retreat being lead by the fabulous folks at Culture Redesigned.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose words continue to guide our work:

“We must rapidly begin the shift from a ‘thing-oriented’ society to a ‘person-oriented’ society.”

At neba, we take this call to heart. Our work is rooted in recognizing the dignity, value, and potential of every person. We are intentionally person-oriented, centering individual strengths, goals, and voices as we support people in finding meaningful employment and fuller inclusion in their communities.

This is the work Dr. King called us to—leading with humanity, dignity, and justice. To learn more about neba visit our webiste at www.nebaworks.com

01/16/2026

This message reminds us that lasting change is rooted in compassion, understanding, and inclusion.

At neba, we lead with love by creating employment opportunities that honor the dignity, strengths, and humanity of our clients. 💼

[Video is a red background with neba’s logo and a blue circle sliding onto the screen. Text is white and reads: Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.]