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Narrative

Welcome to Jericho, the Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults. Please browse our website to learn more about who we are and what we do. We welcome community involvement and volunteerism. If the work we have been doing for over 50 years inspires you, consider making a donation to help us continue for many more years to come.

The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults (Jericho) is a non-profit organization in the Diocese of Springfield which provides religious and social services through western Massachusetts. We strive to bring dignity, respect, and wholeness into the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through advocacy, we strive to provide the means to meet the spiritual, moral, and social challenges of everyday life. It is our goal to make every effort to integrate people with disabilities into the life of the Church and society. 

• Recreational Services
• Religious Education
• Scholarships for Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County students

Service Types

• Disability Awareness
• Family Support
• Self-Advocacy - Recreation and Leisure
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Communication
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service