Brandy O'BrienJun 253 minVIABILITY New York celebrates YEAP successes; Students/staff reminisce on 18-month programJune 5 marked the conclusion of VIABILITY New York’s Youth Employment Access Program (YEAP). But rather than mourn the end of an era, its...
Brandy O'BrienJun 53 minVIABILITY staff providing essential services amid pandemic; Mission remains top priority When the majority of our offices closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many VIABILITY staffers remained on the front lines providing direc...
Brandy O'BrienJun 52 minWhen fashion makes a statement; Berkshire Pathways shows up to support fundraiser Dressed to make a statement, Berkshire Pathways Program Manager David Brien stepped into a pair of red polka-dotted slingback wedge espad...
Brandy O'BrienMay 291 minWestfield mayor answers member questions; Forum House hosts virtual coffee hour eventWestfield, Massachusetts, Mayor Donald “Don” Humason spoke with nearly 30 virtual participants on May 4 about how the city is responding ...
Brandy O'BrienMay 222 minProviders' Council features Karen Pellissier; Pyramid staffer recognized in “Saluting the Careforce”Editors Note: Providers’ Council recently asked VIABILITY to participate in “Saluting the Careforce,” a feature that recognizes an indivi...
Krystle BernierMay 152 minA Message From Our CEOOur primary focus, now and throughout this public health crisis has been the safety and well-being of our members, staff, families, and c...
Brandy O'BrienMay 142 minETS program staff stay connected with members; Mother and daughter express gratitude Social distancing can be difficult, especially lately for some of the participants at VIABILITY’s Employment, Training, and Support (ETS)...
Brandy O'BrienMay 71 minVIABILITY staff and board help protect our direct care workersAbout a month ago, VIABILITY modified the way we support the people we serve and began gathering much needed, but in high demand, persona...
Brandy O'BrienApr 271 minBETTER TOGETHER: MEMA, National Guard, and Patriots get PPE to VIABILITYOn April 7, VIABILITY received a special delivery of much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Massachusetts Army National...
Krystle BernierMar 171 minA Message From Our CEOViability continues to monitor guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other public health officials. First and foremost,...
Brandy O'BrienMar 62 minMike turns hobby into full-time career; Lighthouse member owns local photography businessLighthouse member Mike Maloni has shaped a career out of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. In the past year, the part-time photo...
Brandy O'BrienFeb 242 minIcing on the cake: Clubhouse cupcakes win at fundraiserBerkshire Pathways did it again. On Feb. 6, the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, clubhouse won the “Best Presentation” and “People’s Choice” aw...
Brandy O'BrienFeb 211 minRising Together podcast episode 33 offers insight to world history, political preferences, and more“Rising Together” is a podcast project created to empower and explore recording possibilities for adults with different abilities. The eq...
Brandy O'BrienFeb 102 minBloomfield open house a success; Treehouse program introduces new name Situated in a wooded landscape back from the views of passing vehicles on Griffin Road South in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is a large two-s...
Brandy O'BrienFeb 41 minRising Together podcast episode 31 explores music, serious and silly topics“Rising Together” is a podcast project created to empower and explore recording possibilities for adults with different abilities. The eq...
Brandy O'BrienFeb 31 minVIABILITY hosts annual meeting Jan. 23; Employment collaborative celebrates successVIABILITY hosted the Western Massachusetts Employment Collaborative Jan. 23 for its annual all-members meeting. Sam, a young woman who fo...
Brandy O'BrienJan 291 minMeet Raymond, a Lighthouse member who appreciates the staff Meet Raymond, a Lighthouse member who said he is appreciative of the support, lessons, and confidence he's gained since returning to the ...
Brandy O'BrienJan 231 minRising Together VIABILITY podcast episode 25 reminisces about upcoming holiday season“Rising Together” is a podcast project created to empower and explore recording possibilities for adults with different abilities. The eq...
Brandy O'BrienJan 211 minMeet Luis, a Lighthouse member who highly recommends being active within the programMeet Luis, a longtime Lighthouse member who said since he's been a part of the program on State Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, he'...
Brandy O'BrienJan 172 minPre-ETS program is now in New York; program to officially kick off in FebruaryThe Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program for young adults with disabilities has expanded into the Empire State following ...
