February was a month of significant developments in the disability community. From increased representation in media & toys to new key players, there are many reasons to be optimistic about the future of inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities. Photo from APD APD
Meet Alex! Alex is Head of Direct Support Services. For the last five years, Alex has been a huge asset to CRN- leading and developing her team to ensure Individuals receive the very best services in the home. Team member, Neilyn, says “Alex is such
2023 has already proven to be the year of accessibility as we see major companies striving to make their products more inclusive. Take a look at a few of those industry leaders. Photo from Sony Interactive Entertainment Sony aims to make gaming more accessible with
Catch up on the latest developments and improvements in the Disability Community! Disneyland’s It’s a Small World adds dolls in wheelchairs to the ride After 67 years, Disneyland has now added characters in wheelchairs represented on the It's a Small World attraction. The addition of
We’re back with another seasonal activity guide! Scroll through these fun and easily adaptive festive activities that everyone can participate in this holiday season! Deck The Halls Nothing will get you in the holiday spirit quicker than decorating your space! You can help your client
Black Friday deals started earlier than ever this year, and that means we’re here to share not just the best deals, but the best deals on products that help take the hardship out of cooking, cleaning and self-care while making life more accessible! Scroll down
Here at CRN, kindness day is every day. Our staff and individuals demonstrate compassion for others on a regular basis. It’s more than a trend; it’s a way of life for us. But with #WorldKindessDay approaching on November 13th, we thought it would be a
Scroll through as we take a look at the great and exciting news October brought our disability community. Netflix Renews Love on the Spectrum US Love on the Spectrum U.S.” won three Emmys in September, one for outstanding unstructured reality program as well as awards
Meet Sean! This summer, Sean celebrated 6 years as an Instructor in our Port Charlotte Life Skills Program. Sean is known by his team as compassionate and dedicated with a positive attitude! Over the years, we can count on Sean to create a fun atmosphere,
If you’re new here, then let us let you in on a known fact about CRN… we love Halloween! (spooky proof below) As fun as Halloween can be, it can also be overwhelming or difficult for people with disabilities. Physical limitations, sensory processing struggles, or
This month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the extensive contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. CRN is celebrating by highlighting a few individuals’ important roles and recognizing organizations that support and create
Calling all Fall Lovers!! Fall is officially here, and we have the inspiration you need to celebrate! We rounded up some of our favorite fall activities we love to do with our Life Skills Program attendees. You won’t be-leaf how fun they are and easily
This week is Disability Voting Rights Week- a week to encourage all citizens to support the disability community and to share resources to help grow the number of registered people with disabilities. According to The American Association of People with Disabilities, in 2020, an estimated
This week is National Payroll Week. Every year after Labor Day, the American Payroll Association (APA) hosts National Payroll Week to help celebrate and thank our payroll professionals. Because payroll professionals play a behind the scenes role, they can often be overlooked. However, this team is responsible
Meet Jessica! Jessica is our Consumable Medical Supplies Coordinator. In the 6 months Jessica has been at CRN, she has done an amazing job expanding our CMS reach to better serve our community! Senior Operations Manager, Rosalynd, says she is always getting the Individuals the
This past month went by so quickly! It was like you blinked and poof, it was over! If that was the case for you, do not worry! We’ve rounded up everything you might have missed in August! Study Identifies Genes Strongly Linked to Autism and
At CRN, our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our Individuals, at home and in the community. Hosting dances or parties are great opportunities for Individuals to feel included and engaged while increasing their self-esteem, confidence, and social skills. After events
#NationalNonProfitDay is a day designated to recognizing the impact of the social sector, highlighting the importance of charitable organizations and to thank all the organizations, their staff and volunteers that dedicate their time and efforts to improving communities. Here are 3 ways to support nonprofits
Meet LaShanne! LaShanne has been providing amazing transportation services for CRN for the last 4 years! Transportation Coordinator, Fio, says LaShanne brightens the day of each Individual. Greeting them every morning with a ‘Good Morning!’ and her big, contagious smile and ending the day asking
Today is Book Lovers’ Day- a day to celebrate and honor the crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. Reading can provide you with knowledge, a chance to escape, and opportunities to develop ideas and possibilities! But how can you read if you
At the beginning of the year, CRN made it a priority to show our community and ourselves just how strong and dedicated we are, making 2022’s theme Stronger Together. With that in mind, the entire CRN team got together for this year’s Team Building Event.
If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, then you know that July was Disability Pride Month and our industry really showed up! So many exciting new projects, programs, and investments into our community. Read on for a look at some of those July highlights!
Compassionate care is at the heart of who we are, and we couldn’t deliver that without our incredible team. Our team actively lives out CRN core values (read about our core values here) while embodying our mission. We are so proud of each member and
July is Disability Pride Month. We celebrate Disability Pride in July in recognition of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA, on July 26th, 1990. The act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Following the legislation, Boston held the first Disability Pride
Hello CRN Family and welcome to our first blog post! Since 2009, Community Resource Network has been serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities and now, we are excited to provide even more support and resources! Here we will be sharing community resources for
