b'Independent LivingI am grateful to NEV for many things. NEV helped me get my job at Trader Joes and I worked with a job coach until I felt comfortable. I have worked there for 16 years! Many thanks to Rhonda, Joan, Loretta, and Deb. I am so grateful NEV set up my Lyft transportation and trained me to use it successfully. Thanks to Akari and Keith! The second part of my work and learning experience has been at Colchester Farm in Plympton, where I work two days a week. Ann, my farm boss, has taught me a lot about working as a team as well as independently. From cleaning, using and putting away farm tools, animal care, planting, weeding and harvesting, I so much enjoy the farm and am very grateful to have my job there. Thanks so much to Ann, Beth, and Akari. I have grown so much in my independence and confidence these last several yearsso much so, that Im living independently in my own apartment. I am really proud of myself and I owe so much to all the staff at NEV. Thank you! Samantha C.Samantha C., CCEC Member31'