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MAMMI OFORI

 

   Mammi Ofori moved into her new home at Oxford Place in March 2004.  Although she was nervous at first,  she quickly made friends with her staff, housemates and everyone at her day program.  Mammi has continued to prosper over the past three years. 

      Mammi  takes great pride in her appearance and enjoys dressing up for special occasions.  She has learned to be very patient as staff painstakingly assist her with styling her hair which often includes intricate braids and beads.

   Mammi is fond of music and singing and enjoys James Taylor.   Her very favorite type of music is gospel and her favorite activity is attending services at the Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam.  She thoroughly enjoys its large choir and beautiful music.      Mammi also loves going to the library for books and movies.

   Mammi’s father is very important to her and the love that she has for him is quite evident. 

  Mammi has grown in many ways during the past 3 years and will certainly continue to do so as she strives to reach her full potential.

 

 

JASON CRANDALL- AEN

 

   On April 14^th, 2007 Jason Crandell was named the Employee of the Quarter at MacDonald’s in Allendale Shopping Center, where he was hired as a prep cook in May, 2006. With the assistance of the Advantage Employee Network, the employment division of BCARC, Jason has become an independent and reliable employee at MacDonald’s.  His shift supervisor, Nina, states that “ Jason is an asset to MacDonald’s and will do anything asked of him”.

   Jason graduated from Pittsfield High school 4 years ago and has previously worked as part of a maintenance crew at the ITAM Lodge and a housekeeping crew at Jiminy Peak.  This is Jason’s first job where he is working on his own.  We are very proud of Jason’s motivation and determination to be independently employed.

   Congratulations Jason on all of your achievements! 

many years.

   The planning committee for this year’s Legislative Breakfast consisted of Berkshire County Arc, Berkshire Family and Individual Resources, Berkshire Area Citizen Advisory Board of the Department of Mental Retardation, Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Meridian Associates, Inc., Sullivan & Associates and UCP of Berkshire County.

 

Sponsors included:

 

Adams Co-Operative Bank

Berkshire Bank

 Berkshire Life Insurance

Company

Credit Union of the Berkshires, and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank

 

   Berkshire County Arc appreciates the dedication and support of all of the agencies and sponsors for making this year’s Berkshire Disability Pride Day Legislative Breakfast a success.  This collaboration made it possible for people with disabilities and the people who support them to come face to face  with their legislators. 

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Do you know an

outstanding individual supported by BCARC? 

 

To nominate an individual as a future Spotlight Individual, please contact Marie Tiffany Spencer at BCARC at 499-4241 Ext. 265.