Ed (right) accepting his award with Ken (left). Ed Deveno, a direct care professional at Berkshire County Arc, won the Bridge Builder Impact Award at the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers’ (ADDP) Annual Membership Meeting in Westborough. ADDP is a statewide association representin [...]
Chantal Dago accepting the Employee of the Year Award. Berkshire County Arc presented its Employee of the Year award, selected from more than 860 employees, at its recent Annual Meeting on Oct. 13, 2026, at the Country Club of Pittsfield. Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, who worked for BCArc at the star [...]
Berkshire County Arc cordially invites you to attend its Annual Dinner Meeting -- celebrate accomplishments of individuals with disabilities, awards for staff, recognize community partnerships and family supporters, and new milestones for the Agency. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:00 P.M. Country [...]
By Nicole Lemire As a newly appointed site manager of a residential program with new residents and new staff, many would be overwhelmed, but not Douglas. He sees it as an opportunity to build a program that is full of positive energy, good communication, and opportunities for growth. A former constru [...]
BCArc staff responded to a workplace survey with overwhelmingly positive feedback. The survey addressed areas like culture, benefits, opportunities for advancement, and their role in the organization. See the results below. [...]
May is National Nurses Month. BCArc is proud to have an excellent team of nurses who are dedicated to keeping individuals happy and healthy. Thank you nurses for the amazing work you do! Connie has dedicated her life to advocacy and supporting others through nursing, pastoring, and opening her home t [...]
Between two careers, spending time with family, traveling, and staying active, Aaron loves to keep a busy schedule. Aaron currently works two part-time jobs: Sample Express, where has been employed for over ten years, and Berkshire Mountain Lodge, where he joined the housekeeping crew two years ago [...]
By Nicole Lemire After an illustrious career in human services spanning over 30 years, Mark Lewis has begun a new chapter at BCArc as a Brain Injury Site Manager. Caregiving has always come naturally to Mark, who can recall early childhood memories of being at the grocery store with his parents and [...]
By Nicole Lemire “At the BICC, we all treat each other with respect and find peace with one another. Helping the members to succeed brings joy into my life.” Michael Giraud-Budd has found a way to channel his passion for caregiving through his job at BCArc’s Brain Injury Community Center. Working wit [...]