Berkshire Hills Music Academy
General Info
Program Name
Life Skills, Vocation, Music & Arts
Agency Office
48 Woodbridge Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
Phone
413-540-9720
Program Type
Support
Business Filing Type
LLC
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Transportation options
in-program transportation
Hours of Operation
24/7
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms
Contact
Katelynn Shea
Email
Website
Services
Camps-Day, Camps-Residential, Community Based Day Program, Disability Awareness, Job Placement, Job Seeking, Job Skills, Job Support, Job Training, Relationship/Friendship Support, Schools – Day, Schools – Residential, Self-Advocacy, Skills Training, Socialization Activities, Speech Therapy
Populations Served
Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Blind, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairment, Williams Syndrome
Eligibility Requirements
DDS, educational/school/private referrals
Narrative
Berkshire Hills Music Academy is a unique college-like program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They are looking to expand their social, vocational, and life skills in a music-infused environment.
Berkshire Hills Music Academy (BHMA) is an intensive vocational and independent living program. BHMA is licensed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) in Massachusetts. We serve young adults nationally and internationally with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. BHMA students possess an inborn love of music.
The Life-Centered Educational Curriculum prepares students for independence and personal fulfillment
We offer:
- Daily Living Skills Training
- Life Skills Training
- Transition Program
- Self Determination and Interpersonal Skills
- Employment & Job Training
- Music
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
7 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
18 years to 30 years
Number of Current Clients
55
Towns Served
STATEWIDE (ALL TOWNS)
Record last updated on 15/04/2025