Crosswinds Occupational Activity Center Inc.

About Us

For over 30 years Crosswinds dedicated staff has been using a holistic approach in assisting individuals with disabilities reach their fullest potential.
Crosswinds is one of 37 agencies in New Brunswick that provides services to individuals with disabilities through the A.D.A.P.T. program funded by Social Development.

Our Mandate

To facilitate for persons with disabilities, increased opportunities for developing community connections, improved life skills, accessing of education and employment opportunities which result in an improved quality of life.

Agency-Based Programs

Independent living skills

Cooking/menu planning
Budget/money management
Personal care/hygiene
Personal safety
Community awareness

Recreation/exercise program
Individual and group based activities
Literacy program
Individual service plans
Skills assessment
On the job training/support
School to work transition
Adult Senior Day Center

Work Programs

Industrial Cloth Wipers
Home & Commercial Cleaning
Snow Removal
Lawn Care
Confidential Shredding
In-House Contracts

Packaging
Mail Outs
Assembly Work

Community Connection Program

This program promotes the development of community relationships through volunteerism and social integration with local groups and organizations.
Encouraging members of the community to build valued relationships with individuals with intellectual disabilities by:

Inviting them to join a local club or service group
Going to church
Going for a walk
Going bowling
Going to the movies

Affiliated Programs

There are a variety of programs that clients can join or access through Crosswinds.

Kiwanis Aktion Club
People first
Best buddies
Workplace essential skills

Employment Assistance Services

The EAS program provides employment related services for individuals with disabilities, including intellectual or developmental; psychological or emotional; deaf or hard of hearing and blind or visually impaired.
Services include:

Resume Development
Job Search Assistance
On-the-Job Supports
Employment Related Workshops
Referrals for Community Programs
Access Government Funding
Career Coaching Referrals

For more information or to speak with a Vocational Facilitator please call: (506) 432-7500
or visit http://www.sussexemploymentservices.org/

Contact

100 Leonard Drive
Sussex, NB
E4E 2R2

Phone: (506) 432-7500
Fax: (506) 432-7510
Email: crosswin@nbnet.nb.ca

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