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Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Riverside Industries is a nonprofit organization based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, that provides support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1968 by a group of advocates seeking a better life for family members with disabilities, the organization now employs about 130 staff and serves more than 160 clients across Western Massachusetts. Its core programs combine day habilitation, life skills development, job skill training, and transition services for students beginning at age 14, with options for individualized or group employment for adults with a wide range of disabilities. The work is guided by a mission to help people maximize acceptance, independence, personal growth, and employment opportunities throughout their lives. Operating as a nonprofit in the human services sector, Riverside provides day programs and employment-related services to its client base in the region. In February 2022, Riverside named Lynn Ostrowski-Ireland as chief executive officer, reflecting a leadership transition.