disAbility Ministry

Please Scroll Down to Access All Registration links.

 

Intentional Inclusivity

Crossroads is a place that welcomes and includes kids and families with differing abilities into the full life of the church & community. With children & youth programming that understands that every person is unique we work to include, as well as welcome, everyone into community life. From our fully accessible building that also includes both child & adult changing stations, we have sought to create a space that is open to any and all who come.

Upcoming Events

TOPSoccer

TOPSCOCCER with Crossroads Presbyterian members, Coach Dave, Coach Teresa and Coach Mindy, will return on Sundays, 12pm-1pm from April 7 - May 19th 2024. Ages 5-18 - $50 per player, to cover costs of player jersey, end of season medals, and field equipment/supplies. Crossroads Presbyterian Church donates the use of facilities. We thank West-Mont United Soccer Association’s support in partnering with us. Registration is NOW OPEN.

Program description:

TOPSoccer provides kids with physical, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe and inclusive. Each player is assigned a “Buddy” who will assist them in learning the game of soccer.

This program is typically offered in Spring and Fall.

More Upcoming Events

  • Our Church Worship service is every Sunday at 10 am. We look forward to meeting your family! You may wish to see our “I’m New Page.” Children and adults of all abilities are welcome in our church service, Sunday School and the full church community.

  • VBS - African Safari Kids’ Camp - July 22 - 25, 6-8 pm. This event is open to kids of all abilities and is FREE. More information to come. See VBS - African Safari Kids’ Camp Information Page for updates.

  • Crossroads Parents’ Nights Out for people with disabilities and their siblings. We held two successful & fun events, so far, in 2024. We currently do not have the next event scheduled, but keep an eye out for future announcements.

Adaptive Sports

Adaptive Sports with Crossroads Presbyterian member, Coach Mindy, and her graduate students from Gwynedd Mercy University. Participant ages from about 5 years old - young adulthood. This program is FREE.

Program description:

Individuals with disabilities will play adaptive games & sports, develop skills, socialize and make new friends.

This program is typically offered in Winter and Spring.

(Spring 2024 session is in-progress but registration has closed.)

Purpose & Goals

Our Purpose: The aim of our disAbilities Ministry is to provide families living with individuals with disabilities an opportunity to worship and connect with God. Our church allows all disabled youth an opportunity to join in church activities and sports.

Our Goal: Through God's power, grace and goodness, we lift all individuals with disabilities spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

At Crossroads, and through the gospel of Jesus Christ, we reach out by providing practical and meaningful support and encouragement, so that God's power and goodness are demonstrated in tangible ways such as providing the following support services:

 

Fidgets, crayons/paper, books and small toys to keep busy hands and bodies calm. Adaptive tools for Sunday school, Adaptive Sports and social skills programs, Community Involvement, "Parents Night Out" Program & Child/Adult Changing Tables.

 
“This is the most organized program I’ve had my kid participate in.”
— Parent @ Winter Adaptive Sports

Programs

Top Soccer

Provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive. In partnership with West-Mont United Soccer Association.

Adaptive Sports

Offers an opportunity for kids to be active & engaged indoors especially when TOPSoccer is not in season.

Parent’s Night Out

We offer an evening of fun, safe & creative activities for kids so that parents can have a night out for themselves.

People & Partnerships

Crossroads’ congregation has been blessed with these, and other, particularly experienced members who are leading the disAbility program.

Dr. Mindy MacRone-Wojton

Associate Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program. Dr. Wojton has been a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR®) for over 25 years.

Teresa Straffin Stevenson

Special Education Teacher of young children with low incidence disabilities at Enfield Elementary School since 2009. She is certified as an elementary/special education teacher and elementary school counselor. She was certified as a BCBA from 2013-2020.

Dave Stevenson

High School Teacher at Penn Wood High School since 1995. Head Coach of Methacton High School Boys' Soccer Team since 2016. Previously was Head Coach of Penn Wood's Boys' High School Soccer Team for 13 seasons. Coached soccer in the community at all age levels and all abilities for many years.

Offers field work opportunities at Crossroads for Master level students in their Occupational Science & Therapy Master Degree program. Working with professors these students help prepare, lead and support the various programs hosted or run by the church and it’s volunteers.

West-Mont helps facilitate and host TOPSoccer through intuitional support as well as offering many volunteer opportunities for their players to help out as buddies at TOPSoccer.