<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/partner-spotlight-needs-center.html" dsn="news"><title>Partner Spotlight: The NEEDS Center</title><item_date>06/24/2026 06:24:43 AM</item_date><author>Staff Writer</author><image><img src="/news/images/the-needs-center-jamie-fennessy.jpg" alt="group of people in front of sign"/></image><image_caption/><thumbnail><img src="/news/images/the-needs-center-jamie-fennessy.jpg" alt="group of people in front of sign"/></thumbnail><summary>The NEEDS Center’s mission is to provide education, training and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to assist them to live as independently as possible. Their philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Partnering with William James College creates career pathways and supports workforce development— via partner scholarships for staff who enroll in many WJC programs.</summary><category>In the Community</category><featured/><tags><tag>In the Community</tag><tag>Partner Spotlight</tag></tags></item>