Video created by Sunshine Village Client Media Teams from Chicopee, Agawam, and Three Rivers/Palmer
Great Days at Sunshine Village
The world of Sunshine Village is so important to the people who choose to attend our programs. It’s just as important to the family members who send their loved ones off each day – and to our employees who commit themselves to achieving our mission.
We recognize this, and our continual goal, our unwavering promise and the gold standard we strive for is: MAKE EVERY DAY A GREAT DAY.
We believe that GREAT Days are made up of small moments that hold the potential for the largest of triumphs. They are days filled with shared smiles, new experiences, kind words, unique opportunities, and lifelong learning.
GREAT Days start with a warm welcome and end when two friends saying, “see you tomorrow!”
In all of our programs and at each of our locations, Sunshine Village provides opportunities to live and learn, work and earn, and give and grow.
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Programs & Services
Life Engagement Services
Sunshine Village offers four MassHealth-funded day programs in Agawam, Chicopee, and Palmer for individuals 18+. These programs focus on building life skills, independence, and social abilities through personalized plans, supported by on-site nursing, master’s level clinicians, and access to therapy services.
Community Based Services
The CBDS career track supports adults 18+ with complex needs build skills for future employment. Through volunteering and community experiences, clients develop professionalism, teamwork, communication, and self-advocacy while engaging in fitness, arts, culture, and technology, both on campus and in the community.
Employment Services
Sunshine Village’s Employment Services Division, including Westover Maintenance Systems – our commercial cleaning company – offers adults 18+ opportunities to earn wages in diverse settings. We provide clients with on-the-job training and additional supports to help each person continually develop and grow their skills.
Autism Spectrum Services
Sunshine Village offers an innovative curriculum empowering young adults on the autism spectrum to engage in community life, build autonomy, and grow through supportive, multidisciplinary programs. Activities include book clubs, culinary arts, and financial literacy, supported by clinical services like speech and occupational therapy.
What clients and their families are saying
“I love coming to Sunshine Village because I get to meet new people, make friends and I get to go out more in the community.”
Louis
CBDS Client
“I am eternally grateful for the opportunity for my son, Elvin, to belong to the best day habilitation program. The staff at Sunshine Village are very empathetic, professional — they make my son feel valued, loved and above all respected.”
Claribel
Parent
“My daughter, Sarah, has had wonderful fun and learning experiences over the last 12+ years at Sunshine Village! The staff, friendships and activities have helped her SHINE—not just at Sunshine Village, but at home, too!”
Lynn
Parent
See What’s Happening at Sunshine Village
Follow along on social media to see our clients SHINE, celebrate community moments, and stay connected in real time.
A GREAT big THANK YOU to all our Diamond Sponsors of the 37th Annual Sunshine Village Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 5, 2026!
Your support helps us continue to create opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people on the autism spectrum to live and learn, work and earn, and give and grow.
We are grateful for your friendship, generosity, and commitment to helping everyone SHINE.
A. Crane Construction Co.
Ayotte and King
Checkwriters
Handel Behavioral Health
Health New England
HUB International
Kellco Products, Inc.
Palmer Foundry
Sanderson MacLeod
Siddall and Siddall, P.C.
Springfield Thunderbirds
Willful Change, LLC
Wilbert Weche
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Another GREAT day celebrating Artists with Distinct Abilities!
Casey CBDS clients Amanda and Chris, two of our talented artists and entrepreneurs, put their skills into action this past weekend at Vanished Valley Brewing Co.!
With the support of their staff, Michelle, they welcomed customers, talked about their work, practiced the sales and customer service skills they’ve been developing at Sunshine Village - and made sales along the way!
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, took the time to meet Amanda and Chris, and supported their talents and entrepreneurial spirit.
All of our client entrepreneurs SHINE!
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Our Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Advisory Team, SHINES!
When heat moved our annual picnic indoors, Case Manager/Chef Chris brought the fun with an entertaining Hibachi performance!
During the celebration, Michelle recognized each client member of our PBS Advisory Team with a certificate honoring their commitment to ensuring that everyone at Sunshine Village has their rights, dignity, and personal choices respected.
Our PBS Advisory Team includes one staff member and two clients from each of our seven programs. Together, they share reminders, model positive behavior, and reinforce the importance of human rights for all.
We are so proud of the important work this team does to help make sure everyone has a GREAT day!
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