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Berkshire County Arc
395 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Berkshire County Arc’s Advantage Employee Network Student Featured as Visual Artist of the Month at That’s A Wrap Cafe
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (January 17, 2017) – Berkshire County Arc’s (BCArc) Advantage Employee Network (AEN) local Pittsfield High School student, Andrew LaPatin, is featured as the Visual Artist of the Month at That’s A Wrap Café on Fenn Street in Pittsfield, MA for the month of January.
Andrew has completed a commissioned wall mural at East Elm Pediatrics, volunteers at Elder Services of Berkshire County, is a PCTV Production volunteer for the Berkshire Senior Program, and was a clerical intern at the Berkshire Theatre Group.
BCArc’s Advantage Employee Network has been assisting Andrew in career exploration, assessment and School-to-Career supports.
Rick Hawes, Director of AEN, said “it’s always a great feeling when individuals are accepted into the community and supported on this level where they can show their growth and individuality in their passions”.
An artist reception will be held on Monday, January 30 from 4-6 p.m. for a meet and greet with Andrew LaPatin at That’s A Wrap Café on Fenn Street in Pittsfield, MA where community members can learn more about Andrew’s artistic talents and passion for his craft.
About Berkshire County Arc
Founded in 1954, Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization providing a broad range of community-based services to 650 individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and autism throughout Berkshire and Hampden Counties in Massachusetts. The agency offers three day programs, 37 residential programs, employment services, citizen- and self-advocacy programs, respite services, an adult family care program and Zip ‘N Sort Mail Services. For more information, media professionals may contact Katrina Cardillo at 413-499-4241, ext. 254 or kcardillo@bcarc.org, or visit https://bcarc.org.
About Advantage Employee Network
Advantage Employee Network, a division of Berkshire County Arc, provides comprehensive, individualized employment services that help people with a wide range of disabilities succeed in life and work. Funded by state agencies and local school districts, Advantage Employee Network has assisted hundreds of people transition into rewarding and meaningful jobs throughout the Berkshires. For more information, call 413-443-1038, ext. 21 or visit https://bcarc.org.
