Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit, tax exempt, human services organization which offers a broad range of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries. Berkshire County Arc programs are located throughout Berkshire and Hampden counties in Massachusetts.

Berkshire County Arc was founded in 1954 and since that time has helped many individuals become more independent by offering opportunities to make their own life choices. Berkshire County Arc's highly trained staff is thoroughly committed to providing each individual with the respect and dignity that everyone deserves.

Currently BCARC offers four day programs, a range of residential supports (including 30 group homes), employment services, citizen and self advocacy programs and respite services. BCARC serves approximately 350 individuals annually.

Kenneth W. Singer has been employed by Berkshire County Arc for over 25 years. Prior to his promotion in 1994 to executive director, he served as residential coordinator, overseeing 22 residential programs. He holds a masters degree in human services and a certificate of advanced graduate study from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

He is a past president of the Board of Directors of the Association of Developmental Disability Providers and a board member of the Mass Council of Human Service Providers. Singer is also a member of the Arc National Council of Executives. In 1998 the Mass Council of Human Service Providers presented Singer with the Richard A. Bond Executive Director of the Year award. In 2001, the Arc National Council of Executives recognized Singer with an Outstanding Professional Achievement Award.

Singer is committed to providing choice and new opportunities to the individuals served by Berkshire county ARC.