Berkshire County Arc

11/06/2025

BCArc held a Citizen Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Dinner at Zucchinis Restaurant. This event brought together the Citizen Advocates and their protégés, as well Self-Advocates. Awards were presented to those who have gone above and beyond in their advocacy.

Sopheary Din – Citizen Advocate of the Year

Cory Martello – Sopheary's protégé

Marc Dunn – Self-Advocacy Award

Kyle Affhauser – Self-Advocacy Award

11/05/2025

BCArc held a Moving Up Ceremony championing 19 individuals who have made tremendous progress at the Transitions program for young adults. The graduates are all moving on to new opportunities including employment and new day programs.

Congratulations to all the graduates! 🎓

11/04/2025

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from BCArc! 🎃👻

Individuals and staff enjoyed a spooky night at The Stationery Factory, complete with dinner, dancing, and a costume contest.

10/30/2025

BCArc held a Trunk or Treat event for the community at Taconic High School. Some car themes included pirates, ghosts, skeletons, and more. 👻

10/30/2025

A BCArc home in Dalton held a Halloween house party. 🎃

10/28/2025

Thank you iBerkshires.com for naming Berkshire County Arc as your Community Hero of the Month. We appreciate your support and recognition as a community partner.

For over 70 years, Berkshire County Arc has been a cornerstone of support and empowerment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I...

10/24/2025

BCArc programs have been getting into the fall spirit with some pumpkin carving and painting.

10/21/2025

Thank you Forthill Farmstand for giving our folks a great tour of your farm. They had a great time. And also thank you for your generous gift to support these types of enriching activities.

10/20/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. BCArc Employment Services are dedicated to championing employment success for the individuals we serve.

Twin brothers Austin and Alec work at Papa Joe's Ristorante and Pizzeria with the support of BCArc's Employment Services. The job has become a second home to them, and has helped them to grow in confidence.

Read the full story: https://bcarc.org/alec-and-austin/

10/17/2025

Happy National Case Manager Week!

Thank you to BCArc's Case Managers who go above and beyond every day for the individuals we serve.

10/16/2025

Congratulations to Jillian for being recognized by The Providers' Council and naming her Manager/Supervisor of the Year. Jillian earned the statewide award for her amazing work running BCArc’s Brain Injury Community Center in Westfield. Also congratulations to The Providers' Council for supporting all human service providers across Massachusetts for 50 years