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Choosing Self-Directed Services
Choosing Self-Directed Services In recent years, more and more families have chosen to use our Self-Directed Services options for their family member. According to Area Agency Director Cynthia Mahar, “there are a variety of reasons more families are choosing this...
The Importance of Disability Representation In The Media
The Importance of Disability Representation In The Media Award season is upon us. The 93rd Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, April 25th and while a date for the 74th Tony Awards hasn’t been confirmed yet, plans are being made to hold the ceremony around the...
Training The Next Generation of Leaders
Training The Next Generation Of Leaders The New Hampshire-Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (LEND) is an interdisciplinary leadership program through a collaboration between the Institute on Disability/UCED at the University of New...
Making The Decision To Go To College
Making The Decision To Go To College March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month and a good reminder that planning for the future is critically important for ALL high school students finishing their Junior and Senior years. Late winter and early spring are a...
Meet the Council…Patricia Szweda
Meet the Council...Patricia Szweda The Community Crossroads Family Support Council (FSC) is an advisory board to the Community Crossroads agency to support, educate, and empower families. Families helping families is the best way to describe this group of 12...
How Brain Injury Survivors & Caregivers Have Adapted To Change
How Brain Injury Survivors and Caregivers Have Adapted To Change Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) Coordinator Sam Martin held a monthly Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group at the Community Crossroads office. Since last November, she and...
30 Years After Laconia School Closing – Where We Are Now
30 Years After Laconia School Closing - Where We Are Now 30 years ago, in January 1991, the Laconia State School closed permanently. This institution, which at times had more than 1,000 residents living there, segregated people with disabilities from their family,...
A Look At Special Education During a Pandemic
A Look At Special Education During a Pandemic When schools switched from in-person classes to fully remote learning last spring, students, parents, and educators alike had to adapt to the new changes this type of learning brought. Whether it was learning how to use...
Family Centered Early Supports & Services: Where It All Begins
Family Centered Early Supports & Services: Where It All Begins We are introduced to many of the individuals and families we serve through our Family Centered Early Supports & Services department. ESS Coordinator Tammy Dudal said, “Family Centered Early...
Vaccinations: Frequently Asked Questions
Vaccinations: Frequently Asked Questions In recent months there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. Questions about the roll-out of the vaccine in New Hampshire, the safety of the vaccine, and how vaccines work have been asked. Director of...
How Technology Is Becoming More Accessible For All
How Technology Is Becoming More Accessible For All Throughout the past year, remote and hybrid learning have taken over the lives of children, parents, and educators alike. The change from in-person learning to hybrid or remote learning was a sudden change, and made...
Meet the Council…Mike Phillips
Meet the Council...Mike Phillips The Community Crossroads Family Support Council (FSC) is an advisory board to the Community Crossroads agency to support, educate, and empower families. Families helping families is the best way to describe this group of 12...
Teamwork Is Key In The Face Of New Challenges
Teamwork Is Key In The Face Of New Challenges The Representative Payee (Rep-Payee) department at Community Crossroads currently helps over 300 people of varying income levels better manage their money, understand the importance of saving money, and pay bills on time...
Building Skills Through Leadership Training Program
Building Skills Through Leadership Training Program This past fall, six of Community Crossroads’ employees participated in Franklin Pierce University’s Leadership Training Program. This 20-hour program, which was customized specifically towards those who work for our...
2020 Door Decorating Contest
2020 Door Decorating Contest Did you know that each year we hold our very own door decorating contest here at the office? This year, we decided to change up the contest and allow people to decorate their doors, desks, windows and anything else that could be decorated...
Meet the Council…Kim Habib
Meet the Council...Kim Habib The Community Crossroads Family Support Council (FSC) is an advisory board to the Community Crossroads agency to support, educate, and empower families. Families helping families is the best way to describe this group of 12 volunteers. ...
Support Disability-Owned Businesses This Holiday Season
Support Disability-Owned Businesses This Holiday Season “Support Small businesses” is a phrase we often hear. It is important to shop and/or get services from these types of businesses because they are run by those in your local community, they often give back to...
Making The Holiday Season A Little Brighter
Making The Holiday Season A Little Brighter Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us once again! For many, the holiday season is full of joy and happiness, but it can also come with a sense of worry for families who are in need of meals, clothes and other...
Something To Smile About
Something To Smile About Tuesday, December 1st is known worldwide as Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday). This day is focused on encouraging people to do good, collaborate with each other, and celebrate generosity. During this holiday season, Community Crossroads is...
Supporting Families Through a Difficult Time
Supporting Families Through a Difficult Time When it comes to the Family Support department at Community Crossroads, creativity, looking to others in the department and agency for resources, and having the ability to problem-solve are all crucial when it comes to...