Easterseals Crossroads
Easterseals Crossroads provides comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities, including therapy, employment programs, and specialized support for autism, brain injuries, and veterans.
Services
Easterseals Crossroads offers a variety of services tailored to adults, children, and families. These include therapy, employment services, and veteran services. Brain injury services are also available, providing statewide resources such as therapy, support groups, and education. Specialized programs for individuals with autism are part of the offerings, including behavior services and early intervention.
Programs for Individuals with Autism
Easterseals Crossroads provides specialized programs for individuals with autism, focusing on behavior services and early intervention. A notable initiative is the sensory garden, which is designed to integrate children and young adults with autism and other disabilities into a public space.
Employment and Educational Programs
Easterseals Crossroads operates several programs aimed at providing employment and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Project SEARCH focuses on providing high school students with disabilities with employment opportunities and educational development. The Community Hospital Internship Program for Students (CHIPS) engages high school students with disabilities in community and work-based learning programs. The Family Opportunity Program is designed to help families achieve financial stability by improving employment opportunities for adult caregivers of children with disabilities.
Veteran Services
Easterseals Crossroads connects qualified veterans seeking employment with community employers, assisting them in gaining meaningful employment. This service is part of a wider range of support offered to veterans to integrate them into the workforce and the community.
Crossroads Industrial Services
Crossroads Industrial Services, a division of Easterseals Crossroads, employs persons with disabilities and generates income for programs at the organization. This initiative not only provides meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities but also supports the funding and sustainability of other services offered by Easterseals Crossroads.
Summer Day Camps
Easterseals Crossroads hosts CampAbility, a summer day camp specifically designed for children with disabilities. The camp aims to provide an environment where children can grow, learn, and have fun, ensuring development and enjoyment in a supportive setting.
