17th Annual Legislative Breakfast

Friday, March 24th, 10AM (check in starts @ 7:30 AM)

(PITTSFIELD, MA) – The Berkshire Disability Legislative Breakfast Committee will host the 17th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, March 24 at the ITAM Lodge in Pittsfield. The legislative breakfast is a forum for people with disabilities, their families, and support organization staff to share their stories with elected legislators.

The legislators invited to appear include Senator Adam Hinds and

State Representatives Gailanne M. Cariddi, William “Smitty” Pignatelli, Paul W. Mark and Tricia Farley-Bouvier.

Check-in begins at 7:30am, followed by introductory remarks and the legislative forum. The cost to attend is $11 and includes a continental breakfast of fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, coffee, tea, and juice.

Because parking is limited for this event, BFAIR will be providing a shuttle service from the public parking lot at the corner of Route 7 and Hancock Road to the ITAM.

Reservation and payment to attend must be received by March 10th.

To register, contact Bev Tobin, Berkshire County Arc at 413.499.4241 ext 237.

The following organizations are responsible for the planning of this legislative forum: Ad Lib Inc., Baroco Corporation, Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Berkshire County Arc, Berkshire Family and Individual Resources, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), ServiceNet, Guidewire, Inc., and UCP Association of Berkshire County.