b'2024 at a GlanceDDS Re-licensingIncreased Wages In the Fall of 2024, NEVs license andNEV was pleased to announce new pay rates certification was renewed by the Massachusettsfor all positions in late 2024. The rate increase Department of Developmental services for tworeflects the dedication and commitment NEV years. The states Licensing and Certificationstaff have to the mission of the organization, as team highlighted NEVs Planning and Qualitywell as allowing NEV to attract the highest quality Management, Residential and In Home Supports,candidates to open positions. as well as Community Based Day Services andBoard Membership Changes Employment Support Services. NEV welcomes new Board Members:CARF CertificationFraser Townley is the founder of T2M, Inc.a Also this past Fall, NEVs Efron Enrichment Center received a three-year accreditation fromconsumer electronics company where he serves CARF International - an independent, nonprofitas President & CEO. Fraser is an appointed accreditor of health and human servicesmember of several boards and committees in the organizations. town of Pembroke, as well as being an Executive Board Member of the Pembroke Chamber of NEV Family Association Wish ListCommerce.The NEV Family Association went above andAron Blidner returned to NEVs Board this beyond in their support of NEV through their support in funding a wide variety of items, suchyear after serving on the Board for nine years, as a sensory wall at the Efron Enrichment Center,including one year as Chair.cedar outdoor swings, the 2024 Summer KickoffLeadership Party, and a tent for the Sollar Wellness Center. NEV gave a heartfelt farewell to Vice President Facilities Updateof Human Resources Sharon Chevalier and The NEV facilities team had a busy 2024 withChief Communications and Development new carpeting going in at the Ray Assembly HallOfficer Dolores Rezendes in 2024. Joining the and Sheingold training room, a kitchen renovationExecutive Team was Daniel Cosgrove as the in House 3, an ADA-compliant bathroom innew Vice President of Human Resources and House 2 and revised landscaping around NEV. Jonathan Grabowski as the new Vice President of Communications and Development.10'