BCArc’s grant will provide 12 individuals a structured pathway to employment in the healthcare sector. Through partnerships with Sugar Hill and Craneville Place of Dalton, participants will receive hands-on training for entry-level healthcare positions. “This grant will give young adults with disabil [...]
To Benefit People with Disabilities Berkshire Hills Country Club / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Expect the full event of golf, lunch, awards, raffles, silent auction, prizes, and dinner. $175 per person Credit cards accepted the day of the tournament Proper attire is required to play (i.e. collared shirts [...]
By Nicole Lemire Supporting their mother and earning an honest paycheck is the main motivation for twin brothers Alec and Austin. They both work part-time at Papa Joe’s Ristorante and Pizzeria in Pittsfield with the support of BCArc’s Employment Services. Austin started as Papa Joe’s five years ago, [...]
Shiwen “Wendy” Kanel accepting BCArc's Employee of the Year Award. Berkshire County Arc elected its Board of Directors and presented its Employee of the Year award, selected from more than 800 employees, at its Annual Meeting on Sept, 18, 2025, at the Country Club of Pittsfield. Rep. Tricia Farley- [...]
By Nicole Lemire Day Habilitation Specialist Alexis has found a passion for helping others and a fulfilling career at BCArc. A Berkshire native, Alexis moved to Tennessee for a year with her daughter, leaving her career as a hairdresser to become a Personal Care Assistant. Through this work, she disc [...]
By Nicole Lemire "I love helping individuals to reach their goals, and letting them know that I'm always here for them." Colleen works as a Habilitation Specialist at BCArc's Center for Development and feels that she has found her dream job. For years she worked in the food service industry, but even [...]
Tanny is blind since birth. She is a strong Braille reader, and works once a week at Canyon Ranch translating their marketing literature and meal menus into braille. Another hobby of hers is playing the piano, although she doesn’t read music, but says she has a great ear for songs. She whistled a sca [...]
Ed (right) and Ken (left) together at the residential picnic. By Nicole Lemire A day in the life for Ed is always something different since he and Ken, the individual he works with one-on-one, are constantly going on new adventures together. Every week, Ken and Ed volunteer at an animal shelter in [...]
To Benefit People with DisabilitiesBerkshire Hills Country Club / Wednesday, May 21, 2025Expect the full event of golf, lunch, awards, raffles, silent auction, prizes, and dinner.$170 per personCredit cards accepted the day of the tournamentProper attire is required to play (i.e. collared shirts, no [...]
Article originally published by https://www.iberkshires.com/ Berkshire County Arc is celebrating 70 years of enriching the lives of those with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and autism. Hundreds gathered last month at the Berkshire Hills Country Club to mark the anniversary. The service [...]