Berkshire County Arc

11/27/2025

In keeping with BCArc tradition, the Agency supported three families in need by providing them a full Thanksgiving meal for today. A team from BCArc's Residential Department who included Lisa, Amy, Charlie, Alana, and Deborah, shopped for items essential to providing a complete holiday meal for the chosen families who faced an extra-challenging year. The individuals who BCArc supports planned and chose all the food items.

The tradition demonstrates BCArc’s gratitude to all families and their contributions to our entire community.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of BCArc.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all our friends at Nu-Opps.

11/26/2025

BCArc's Brain Injury Community Center had a Thanksgiving celebration complete with a homecooked meal, games, and time spent together.

11/25/2025

Fifty years ago the Individuals with Disabiltities Education Act guaranteed students with disabilities the right to a free and appropriate public education – for the first time. Before that, exclusion and denial of an education was routine, until Arcs fought back and sued and won.

Learn more.

https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History

https://thearc.org/about-us/history/

11/24/2025

Players from Wahconah Regional High School's volleyball team raised over $300 for the BCArc Down Syndrome Family Group Buddy Walk.

Thank you to all the students at Wahconah who support the Buddy Walk year after year by volunteering and raising awareness!

11/21/2025

A BCArc group from Blue Q attended Community Access to the Arts' Inclusive Dance Floor Rockettes Experience.

Held at Barrington Stage Company , attendees enjoyed a holiday-themed dance lesson from former Rockette Katie Drablos.

11/19/2025

This year's budget decisions will have real consequences for individuals with disabilities and the critical workforce that supports them.

Federal funding shifts are putting unprecedented pressure on the state and without strong advocacy, essential services could be put at risk. Now is the time for us to act.

By speaking up today, you can help ensure that the FY27 budget reflects our shared values of dignity, access, and stability for this community. Please complete and share this urgent action alert!

ACT NOW: thearcofmass.org/action

11/18/2025

The BCArc Store is now open for business.

Promote inclusion and show your BCArc pride with a variety of options available for the whole family.

https://thebcarcstore.com/collections

11/07/2025

“I love the individuals, the events, and all the things they love to do. It’s the kind of place you never want to walk away from," said Stephanie, a seasonal BCArc intern.

Read the full story: https://bcarc.org/stephanie/

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

Your Advocacy Is Needed Now:
Take 40 seconds to send the Governor a letter.
Budget decisions are being made now.
Click here:
https://p2a.co/4ma2v0I

The Arc of Massachusetts

I just took action by asking Governor Healey to protect critical funding for the IDD and autism community in the FY27 state budget. You can, too.