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A Language Worth Knowing
A Language Worth Knowing Described by the National Association of the Deaf as a “visual language”, sign language is the primary form of communication used by those who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or unable to communicate in America. Sign language is expressed...
Meet the Council…Jen & Carol Dabrowski
Meet the Council...Jen & Carol Dabrowski 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...
2020 Direct Support Professional and Home Care Providers of the Year
2020 Direct Support Professional and Home Care Providers of the Year Each year, Community Crossroads selects a Direct Support Professional and Home Care Provider to receive the DSP and HCP of the Year awards. The recipients of this award exemplify the dedication,...
Increasing Access and Opportunity For Those With Disabilities
Increasing Access and Opportunity For Those With Disabilities October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The U.S. Department of Labor created, and organizes NDEAM annually to focus on ”employment issues and celebrate the many and varied...
Sharing My Story with the Candidates
Sharing My Story With The Candidates If you ever have the chance to speak with candidates running for public office, or those already elected, I would recommend taking full advantage of the opportunity. Earlier this month, I spoke with candidates seeking to represent...
Olmstead: A Step Forward for Disability Rights
Olmstead: A Step Forward For Disability Rights In 1999, the United States Supreme Court held that people with a disability have the right to receive state funded supports and services in the community rather than live in an institution as long as: The person’s...
Our New Director of Budget & Financial Operations
Meet Tanya Hart Newkirk, Our New Director of Budget & Financial Operations Over the summer, Community Crossroads hired Tanya Hart Newkirk to be our new Director of Budget & Financial Operations. Despite being new to Community Crossroads, Tanya has nearly a...
Why We Should All Care About Issues Those With Disabilities Face
.Why We Should All Care About Issues Those With Disabilities Face On November 3rd of this year, eligible Americans have the right to cast a vote in the 2020 Presidential Election. While there is a lot of discussion surrounding that one vote in particular, there will...
Meet the Board-Robin Knight
Community Crossroads is governed by an all volunteer Board of Directors. Bylaw, at least a third of the members must be someone with a developmental disability or a family member of someone with a developmental disability. There are currently 14 members of the Board...
My Day at the Golf Course
My Day At The 31st Annual Golf Challenge The 31st Annual Golf Challenge was a day filled with friends reuniting, new friendships forming, raffles being won and lots of golf. This year’s fundraiser, which took place at the Candia Woods Golf Links, may have looked a...
Dear Frontline Workers, Thank You For All That You Do
Dear Frontline Workers, Thank You For All That You Do The week of September 13-19 is Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Home Care Provider (HCP) Recognition Week. These frontline workers dedicate countless hours, and use a multitude of skills to help ensure a happy...
Facing Roadblocks To Reach The Green
Facing Roadblocks To Reach The Green While the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be roadblock for all of us in various ways, we at Community Crossroads have been determined to hold an annual golf tournament that is both fun and safe for everyone involved. On Thursday,...
Your Chance To Ask Questions To NH Gubernatorial Candidates
Your Chance To Ask Questions To NH Gubernatorial Candidates On Tuesday, September 8th, New Hampshire residents will have the chance to vote in our State Primary Election. Prior to reaching the polling booth, it is important to conduct research about the candidates so...
Family Support Council Gives New Opportunities Through Grant
Family Support Council Gives New Opportunities Through Grant Each year, the Family Support Council gives grants to families so they can attend the annual Family Support Conference. Unfortunately, this past April, the Family Support Conference was cancelled due to...
Don’t Miss This-Child Care Aware
Don’t Miss This...Child Care Aware of NH Program Currently, many families are preparing for the upcoming school year. For those who are looking for alternative child care options that accommodate remote learning in early childhood and after school settings, the free...
Meet the Board-Barbara Strzykalski
Community Crossroads is governed by an all volunteer Board of Directors. By law, at least a third of the members must be someone with a developmental disability or a family member of someone with a developmental disability. There are currently 15 members of the Board...
Partners in Health Continues to Improve Lives
Partners in Health Program Continues To Help Those With Chronic Health Issues Community Crossroads is the home to our region’s Partners in Health (PIH) program. This program, which began in New Hampshire in the ‘80s, supports those with chronic health issues from...
Policy Partners-2020 Graduates
2020 Policy Partners Virtual Graduation This past June, the 2020 Policy Partners Graduation ceremony was held virtually. Last September, this group of individuals attended their first session with an eagerness to learn more about how to become a leader in the...
Meet the Board-Jim Watson
Meet the Board...Jim Watson Community Crossroads is governed by an all volunteer Board of Directors. Bylaw, at least a third of the members must be someone with a developmental disability or a family member of someone with a developmental disability. There are...
Grants At Work
Grants at Work The ‘Grants at Work’ portion of our website highlights some of the many ways our fundraising dollars are put to use. Throughout the year, events such as our Golf Tournament, Silent Auction and Kids Carnival raise both money and awareness of who we are...