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Member: Berkshire Family and Individual Resoures

Serving adolescents thru end of life BFAIR offers a spectrum of programs designed to enhance and better the life of people with disabilities. Business hours M-F 9-5 pm. For more information see programs.

Programs Offered:

Arcadia Employment Services
Description: A specialized employment, training, and placement agency supporting people with work related goals to obtain job opportunities throughout Berkshire County. Activities focus on vocational assessment, job development, identifying skills and qualifications required for specific occupations, matching these with the capabilities of the person and providing consulting services through a variety of support models to the employee and employer. The primary referral and funding source for Arcadia is the Mass. Dept. of Mental Retardation (DMR). Employment services provided by Arcadia also include the vocational evaluation contract with the Mass. Rehab. Comm. (MRC), Mass Commision for the Blind (MCB), SHIP and on-going partnerships with the local public school system.
Age Group: Adoliscents through adult
When: Ongoing
Contact: Rich Weisenflue - (413)664-4911
Day Habilitation Center
Description: The DAY HABILITATION CENTER in North Adams provides adults with individualized services utilizing a medical model including clinical, physical, occupational and speech therapies as well as on-site nursing care and community integration options, such as volunteerism and recreational activities.
Age Group: Adults
When: Ongoing
Contact: Theresa Biagini, Director - 413-664-9382
Community Residential Services
Description: BFAIR offers supportive flexible, individualized living assistance for individuals ranging in age from young adult to elderly. We have a variety of residential options, including staffed apartments, cooperative apartments, group homes, individual apartments with outreach and shared living arrangements. For more information on BFAIR\'s Residential Services contact Ethel Altiery at 413-664-9382 ext. 16
Age Group: Adult
When: Ongoing
Contact: Ethel Altiery - 413-664-9382
Clinical Support
Description: BFAIR\'s clinical services team lead by a Certified Applied Behavior Analyst provides individual assessment and consultative case reviews. The Clinical Department supports all agency programs and is responsible for staff training and development of individualized therapeutic plans.
Age Group: All
When: Ongoing
Contact: Rich Weisenflue - (413)664-9382
Children and Adolescent Clinical Service
Description: Children and adolescents under the age of 22 with diagnoses of Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional and/or Behavioral support needs, requiring increased support both at school and at home. MANY services provided.
Age Group: Children and adolescents under the age of 22
When: Ongoing
Contact: Aimee Erskine, BCABA, Clinical Director - 413-664-9382
Berkshire Family and Individual Resoures - Member Details:
Address:
771 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
Contact: Rich Weisenflue
Phone: (413) 664-9382
Fax: (413) 664-6293
Website: http://www.bfair.org
Mission Statement:
Through organizational resolve, skilled and dedicated staff, and dynamic leadership, BFAIR provides quality services, advocacy and education for people with disabilities which affirm the rights of full inclusion, diversity, and well-being.
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