Chance only began working for BCArc in November but can already see a long career in human services ahead of him. This is his first job working with individuals with disabilities, having previously worked in restaurants and as an eye doctor technician. He was inspired to apply at BCArc due to his o [...]
As the first full time outreach staff member, Jason Mach is a trailblazer at BCArc. Jason started off working in employment services but began picking up hours doing outreach shifts, and quickly realized that he had a passion for this work and wanted to make it into a career. Jason has a caseload o [...]
Site Manager Alyson with an individual. By Nicole Lemire Hollow Road Site Manager Alyson Kalisz says that the key to running a successful program is putting the individual's needs first and maintaining good communication between staff. Hollow Road was named BCArc’s DDS Program of the Year this summ [...]
Rachael spending time with David, one of the individuals in the BCArc home she works at. By Nicole Lemire Rachael McHugh calls herself the “Weekend Warrior” because of her work schedule -- 40 hours in three days. Although this schedule may not be for everyone, Rachel loves having four days off per [...]
To Benefit People with Disabilities Berkshire Hills Country Club / Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Expect the full event of golf, lunch, awards, raffles, silent auction, prizes, and dinner. $170 per person Credit cards accepted the day of the tournament Proper attire is required to play (i.e. collared shirt [...]
By Nicole Lemire “I never expected to work in this field, but I’ve found my niche.” After years of working in restaurants, Amanda Sweet wanted a change. One of her friends worked at BCArc and suggested that she apply. At first, Amanda was unsure, as she had never worked with people with disabilities [...]
As appeared in The Berkshire Eagle By Domenica Gomez I was 12 years old when my family moved to Lenox from Ambato, Ecuador. While my parents were afraid for our safety in Ecuador, they were more afraid of us having no future. With language and cultural barriers, the beginning of this journey was diff [...]
Staff member Kira will often take Tom out to play tennis. By Nicole Lemire Out of all the BCArc residences in the Pioneer Valley, Jessica Warner, Assistant Director of Brain Injury Services, described Russell as being “one of the most active within the community” and “a lot of fun,” and it’s not ha [...]
John Haygood along with staff members Gregory Dillard, Daizialie Cruz, and Scott LaFlamme after winning Brain Injury Program of the Year. By Nicole Lemire John Haygood was shocked when Nicholson Hill, the residence that he manages, won Brain Injury Program of the Year at BCArc’s staff appreciation [...]
By Nicole Lemire “Helping others is my dream and my passion.” Danielle Walker first started at BCArc 12 years ago working the night shift in a brain injury residence, but quickly switched to first shift so that she would be able to spend more time with the individuals. She felt that the night shift w [...]