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Editorial: Brown and Legislature must step up for developmentally disabled residents
/in NewsAppalling doesn’t even begin to describe the failure of Gov. Jerry Brown and the Democratic-controlled Legislature to adequately fund services for California’s nearly 290,000 developmentally disabled people.
Born This Way: Millennials with Down syndrome the focus of new reality show
/in NewsSean, 21, is a self-professed lady’s man. John, 28, is a rap artist. Megan, 22, was a high school cheerleader hoping to get her break as a producer in Los Angeles.
They are three young adults among a group of seven whose wants and needs mirror those of millennials far and wide: to go out and date, to be independent, to find meaning in their jobs, to look pretty and to feel wanted.
A Public Statement from the Los Angeles Coalition of Service Providers Supporting State-Wide Rallies
/in Agency SpotlightOn December 10th all across California people with developmental disabilities will be in the streets and in public meeting spaces along with their families, friends and those who serve them. This date was circled long ago for rallies to bring greater public attention to the plight of nearly 300,000 of California’s most vulnerable citizens.
In California, Aid Withers For People With Developmental Disabilities
/in NewsSurrounded by stacks of packages in a brightly lit room, Michael Palone gingerly folded a box and taped it shut. His eyes averted, he shuffled to the front of the warehouse to retrieve scissors, skirting by people and tables in his path.
Presidential Proclamation – International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2015
/in NewsThe United States has long been a leading voice for the rights of persons with disabilities, and we join the international community in expressing our support for them in all they do and in recognizing them as the valuable members of society that they are.
Upcoming Speak for Justice – Rallies and Hearings
/in EventsThe money is there – will you be? Last week, the Legislature’s in-house analysts released report California’s finances are looking better than ever. In a year and a half, we’ll have over $11 billion in reserves. To see our system tap into that, we need to get the Governor’s support – and ensure we aren’t included in threatened cuts of over a billion dollars.
Holiday Angels
/in EventsNew Horizons clients are collecting holiday gift items for teens from November 16 to December 16, 2015.
NEW HORIZONS BRINGS INSIGHT TO NEW A&E SERIES
/in Agency SpotlightNew Horizons is proud to announce its involvement with A&E Network’s new ground breaking original docu-series “Born This Way,” featuring seven young people with Down syndrome.
Good Neighbor Awards Winner Susan Stearns Takes Home the Award
/in NewsWe congratulate Susan Stearns on receiving her 2015 Realtor® Good Neighbor Award on Saturday, November 14, 2015.
New Horizons Employee Scott Jones Receives 2015’s “The La Rocca Award”
/in NewsEach year the Sunair Children’s Foundation recognizes an employee of a non-profit organization for their dedication to the cause of children and young people, by presenting him or her with a $500 cash award know as “The La Rocca Award.” This year Scott Jones, a member of New Horizons staff, is this the proud recipient of such an honor. Scott has been employed by New Horizons since 2012. He currently works in the agency’s Employment Services Department as a Pathways instructor where he councils individuals with special needs, between the ages of 18 and 22, on how to secure meaningful work within the community.
Honoring Gay Wane with Tree Planting
/in Agency SpotlightNew Horizons honored Gay Wane with the planting of a tree on the agency’s North Hills Campus.
The small ceremony, which benefited from a beautiful Southern California day, was
New Horizons 9th Annual Holiday Cheer Event!
/in EventsOn Monday, December 7, 2015 join us for this festive holiday concert event that has become a New Horizons tradition.
New Horizons Welcomes Halloween Trick or Treaters
/in EventsIn the spirit of the season New Horizons welcomed little princesses and tiny superheroes to its North Hills Campus today. In what has become an annual tradition, both clients and staff alike handed out candy to children from the local day care center. And with smiles all around the little tikes enjoyed a “sweet” send […]
2015 Walk Around the World Fundraiser Huge Success
/in Agency SpotlightOn October 25, 2015 New Horizons welcomed friends and family to the North Hills campus for our 8th annual walk event. After being led in the Pledge of Allegiance by New Horizons client and Toastmaster Elizabeth Marton, walkers, who wore cool green tee-shirts, walked some 15 laps around New Horizons’ Workshop and Achievement Center buildings. Together they proved that wherever in the world we are, we can raise money to provide job training, homes, and confidence to people with special needs to help them fulfill their dreams and live better, more independent lives.
Coalition of Service Providers
/in Agency SpotlightFor nearly seven years, CEO Cynthia Sewell has been a co-convener of the Coalition of Service Providers. Involved are the following organizations: Villa Esperanza Services, ECF, Ability First, Tierra del Sol, UCP, Lincoln Training Center, Valley Village, Easter Seals, Jay Nolan, Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind, CLIMB, Pathpoint, Hope House, The Arc – Los Angeles & Orange Counties, The Arc – Ventura County, and TASC (THE Adult Skills Center). These are among the provider leaders in Southern California. The purpose of the Coalition is to advocate for the programs and services for persons with intellectual and other disabilities.
Cynthia Sewell Visits Peggy Carr
/in Agency SpotlightNew Horizons President/CEO Cynthia Sewell pays a visit to our dear friend and donor Peggy Carr at her home in Henderson, Nevada on September 29.
Halloween Dance
/in EventsOctober 16, 2015, come join the fun! 15725 Parthenia St., North Hills CA 91343 — doors open 5:45pm admission $5.00. Spaghetti and Meat Balls, Garlic Bread, Side Salad, Dessert and Drink. Dance to the music of DJ Sonic — don’t forget your costumes!
REACH: Community Education Program
/in EventsPresented by New Horizons Achievement Center
Our 2015 FREE Community Burn Prevention Series, at New Horizons’ Sam’s Café
15725 Parthenia Street, North Hills, CA 91343
3:00pm—4pm, Thursday, November 12
A message from Cynthia Sewell, New Horizons President/CEO
/in Agency SpotlightI would like to thank all of you who advocated on behalf of a 10% increase in rates for service providers who work with individuals with special needs. This follow years of reduced and frozen government funding and the threat of looming costs that will be incurred from successive increases in the State and City of Los Angeles minimum wage.
New Horizons Walk Around the Word Festival Fundraiser
/in EventsBeginning Oct. 1, 2015 you’re invited to start taking a virtual stroll around the world with a fundraising goal to raise money by the mile until you reach the destination of your choice.
Good Neighbor Awards 2015 Winner Susan Stearns
/in News, Our StoriesCongratulations to Susan Stearns, named 2015 Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Winner for Bringing Positive Change to New Horizons and the Community.
Reseda Ranch Home
/in NewsWe’re making great progress!!
Green Light to Mobility and Cultural Humility
/in Green Light to MobilityNew Horizons’ Green Light to Mobility (GLM) Program takes a new focus on diversity training, called Cultural Humility. Cultural Humility, as described by Dr. Jann Murray-Garcia and Dr. Melanie Tervalon, is the lifelong process of self-reflection, awareness and critique; simply put, it is the “careful consideration of a person’s assumptions and beliefs, which are embedded in their understanding and interactions with [another person]” (California Health Advocates, 2007).