Recreation & Community Skills Programs – Northern Berkshire Support Services

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Contact Information

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Contact: Emily Shoestock, Director of Family Support
Email Address: info@ucpberkshire.org
Phone: 413-664-9345

535 Curran Highway North Adams, MA 01247-3579
Area Served: West

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Narrative

Primary diagnosis of cerebral palsy or intellectual disability (ID).

Recreation & Community Skills programs offered for clients of organization. Contact program for accessibility information.

  • Community events with trips to venues including local parks, rec centers, sports arenas, museums, farms and orchards, colleges and universities, theaters, mini-golf courses, restaurants and planetariums.
  • Monthly Drop-In Center, Women’s Group, Men’s Group, Teen Group and Self-Advocacy.
  • Free swim at Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center.
  • Events including Weekend Respite Opportunities.
  • Community Access to the Arts.

All programs are funded by Department of Developmental Services (DDS). All people must be determined eligible recipients by Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

Service Types

  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Respite

Populations Served

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Birth Defects
  • Blind
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Deaf
  • Developmental Disability
  • Hard of Hearing
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Language Impairment
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Polio
  • Scoliosis
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

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

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS