By Samantha Goudey Throughout high school, Madison was sure she was destined to become a teacher. After participating in her high school’s Best Buddies program and serving as a teacher’s assistant in the special education department, an interest was sparked. “They made way more of a difference in my [...]
By Samantha Goudey Chris Adorno has found his home at BCArc after years of living a vastly different life. “It felt natural right away.” Chris, a Pittsfield native, has been working with BCArc as a habilitation specialist for a year and a half now, and recently received the honorable title of “employ [...]
This was originally published in Visions, Issue II 2025. May 1, 2025 - The future is never certain. This has always been the case for Berkshire County Arc, which has operated with a sound budget for decades through a financially conservative approach and steady growth. We hear a lot about Medi [...]
This was originally published in Visions, Issue I 2025. Jan. 1, 2025 - Happy New Year. This year looks to be an ambitious year. The list is long for BCArc. Here are a few items we look to accomplish this year. New Housing Find land to build a home for four individuals with a brain injury. The waiting [...]
This was originally published in Visions, Issue IV 2024. Dec. 1, 2024 - An estimated 160,000 people with developmental disabilities live in Massachusetts, according to the Mass. Developmental Disabilities Council. The Commonwealth sees 73,000 cases of traumatic brain injury annually, according to Mas [...]
This was originally published in the Annual Report 2024. September 1, 2024 - We are in full stride, operating at full speed. Our staff numbers are at their highest levels. Our day programs serve its highest numbers – while similar programs around the state closed during or after Covid. We built and o [...]
By Neve Coe A group of past and current BCArc interns at an event. From left, top row: Madison, Neve, Eva, Megan. Bottom row: Ava, Domenica. Ladies Night, Men’s Group, Rainbow Group, Summer Series, Game Night, and more – there are endless work experiences at Berkshire County Arc. BCArc provides pai [...]
Showing his medals at the Special Olympics at Boston University. By Maighdlin Carty Kyles’s photography is being presented at a CATA art show. They call him "Kyle Smiles." He brightens any room he walks into. Bursting with curiosity, he is always ready to embrace the next challenge. He com [...]
By: Maighdlin Carty Kyle Harvey oversees employment services. She attended Ann's retirement celebration at Walmart! Ann, an individual deeply valued by BCArc, celebrated her retirement with her Walmart team after 19 years as a sales associate. For Ann, working was not about the money but the opport [...]
By Neve Coe After 28 years as a Stop & Shop manager, Patty has found her place at BCArc. “As soon as I walked in the door, the fit was right.” “Everyday you go to work there is always something to highlight,” Patty shares. Whether it is the teamwork of the staff to handle an issue or a learning [...]