New Horizons Disability Empowerment Center

10/28/2025

To help support families in need during the holidays, NHDEC will have a donation box in the lobby for non-perishable food that will be donated to the Yavapai Food Bank.

For every donation given, receive a raffle ticket to win a prize!

10/28/2025

It is very important for individuals with disabilities to be registered for emergency notifications. Sign up now to receive tomorrow's test notification

10/23/2025

October is breast cancer awareness month. Did you know that as part of this, many medical professionals offer reduced prices on breast cancer screenings during the month? Send this to a woman in your life that you love so she/they can remember to get checked out!

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

October 19th to 25th is Invisible Disability Awareness Week. Did you know that 10% of the population has an invisible disability? So even though you can't see this disability, you should still be able to see the person. We are still worthy of love and support even if we are struggling with an invisible disability.

10/19/2025

Today is the start of Invisible Disability Week!

Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there!

10/17/2025

In October 2025, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce. This yearly event began in 1945 as a weeklong national observance of the contributions of people with physical disabilities. In 1988, Congress designated the commemoration as NDEAM, which then evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing opportunities for people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, in the workforce.
New Horizons is proud to be an employer of individuals with disabilities and also of our Vocational Rehab programs in Job Readiness for individuals with disabilities.

10/14/2025

ADHD?
Here are some great ways to help!
October is ADHD awareness month! Take a second and familiarize yourself with the disorder!

10/10/2025

If you’re out and about across Arizona, keep an eye on the skies and your weather apps. The remnants of Hurricane Priscilla are expected to bring rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend. A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Arizona from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. Stay alert, stay informed, and stay safe.



Check local weather alerts before heading out.
Avoid flood-prone areas and never drive through flooded roadways.
Have a plan in case severe weather develops where you are.
Flood information videos with ASL are posted on the AZEIN flooding page.


On top of general items in their emergency plan and kit, older adults and individuals who have disabilities may have additional items to consider:

Contact information for doctors, caregivers, relatives or friends who should be notified if you are hurt
Extra prescription medicines (include information about your diagnosis, dosage, and frequency)
A cooler and/or chemical ice packs available to chill medicines that need to be refrigerated
Back-up Assistive Technology (tablet, communication device, fidget, zipper pull, adaptive eating utensils, etc.)
Back-up power for Assistive Technology that requires power
Extra cane, walker, and/or lightweight manual wheelchair (if possible)
Copies of Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance cards
Back-up supply of oxygen
A list of the style and serial number of medical devices (include special instructions for operating your equipment if needed)
Battery-operated lantern to enable communication by sign language or lip reading
Spare eyeglasses, contacts, handheld magnifiers
Hearing aids and extra batteries
Communication devices and laminated cards with phrases and/or pictogram if the device isn't working
Noise-canceling headphones
A portable air pump and a patch kit or can of sealant for flat tires and/or extra inner tube if wheelchair or scooter is not puncture proof
Extra seat cushion for wheelchair
Extra items for complex medical needs (G-tubes, ostomy bags, catheters, briefs, etc.)


More information for those with disabilities can be found at the Ready.gov website.

10/09/2025

Anticipated forecast for rain in the Globe area

The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting a 40-70% chance of rain for the weekend of Friday, October 10th through Sunday, October 12th. Residents are encouraged to:

Stay informed through NOAA Weather Radio, official county alerts and the AZEIN website.
Flood information videos with ASL are posted on the AZEIN flooding page.
Avoid low-lying areas during heavy rain.
Prepare emergency kits and plan ahead.
Stay safe from possible scams.

Sandbags are available for pick up at the following locations:

At the tepee in downtown Globe, next to Globe Library, 339 S. Broad St.
Globe High School, 437 S. High Street
City of Globe Public Works Yard, 150 S. Hagen Road
Gila County Public Works Globe, 1001 Besich Blvd.
Gila County Public Works - Star Valley - 5043 E. Highway 260
Gila County Public Works - Tonto Basin - 125 S. Old Highway 188

The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is reopening for two days, Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lee Kornegay Intermediate School, 4635 W. Railroad Avenue, Miami, AZ. Visitors can connect face-to-face with service providers to receive assistance, access recovering programs and gather other critical information to help move forward in the recovery journey.

For residents and businesses needing property damage assessment from the recent flooding in Gila County, complete the below tasks.

Call the Gila County Emergency Management Phone Bank at 928-402-8888.
Report if a home or business has received flooding damage.
Also provide information on whether or not there are hazardous materials on the property.
If you need social services, you will be connected with the appropriate support agencies.

Gila County Emergency Management continues to provide community members with assistance from the recent rain/flooding.

If you have a disability which requires assistance or accommodations, please call the Gila County Emergency Management Phone Bank at 928-402-8888


On top of general items in their emergency plan and kit, older adults and individuals who have disabilities may have additional items to consider:

Contact information for doctors, caregivers, relatives or friends who should be notified if you are hurt
Extra prescription medicines (include information about your diagnosis, dosage, and frequency)
A cooler and/or chemical ice packs available to chill medicines that need to be refrigerated
Back-up Assistive Technology (tablet, communication device, fidget, zipper pull, adaptive eating utensils, etc.)
Back-up power for Assistive Technology that requires power
Extra cane, walker, and/or lightweight manual wheelchair (if possible)
Copies of Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance cards
Back-up supply of oxygen
A list of the style and serial number of medical devices (include special instructions for operating your equipment if needed)
Battery-operated lantern to enable communication by sign language or lip reading
Spare eyeglasses, contacts, handheld magnifiers
Hearing aids and extra batteries
Communication devices and laminated cards with phrases and/or pictogram if the device isn't working
Noise-canceling headphones
A portable air pump and a patch kit or can of sealant for flat tires and/or extra inner tube if wheelchair or scooter is not puncture proof
Extra seat cushion for wheelchair
Extra items for complex medical needs (G-tubes, ostomy bags, catheters, briefs, etc.)

More information can be found at the Ready.gov website.

10/03/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
Did you know that you have rights as a person with a disability, when it comes to employment?

Your Employment Rights as a Person with a Disability and the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects a person from being treated unfairly just because they have a disability. This means the ADA protects people with disabilities
from discrimination. The ADA makes sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and chances as everyone else at work, and when using state and local government services and buying
items and services from places open to everyone. This information sheet answers questions about Title I of the ADA that deals with jobs.
How Do I Know If I’m Protected by the ADA?
The ADA says you have a disability if your body or brain works differently than most people so it’s harder or impossible for you do things like hear, see, speak, think, walk, or breathe. Sometimes you can see a person’s disability. They may use a wheelchair or use a white cane when they walk.
But a person can also have a disability you can’t see like autism, diabetes, cancer, learning problems, or they can be deaf or hard of hearing.
The ADA also protects people who are discriminated against because they:
• Used to have a disability (even if they don’t anymore),
• Never had a disability, but someone thinks they do, or
• Are close to someone that has a disability like their child, parent, or person they’re married to.
What Are My Job Rights under the ADA?
The ADA protects you from being discriminated against because of a disability when you’re applying
for a joband at work. At work, these protections cover hiring, firing, training, pay, promotions, benefits, and leave. Under the ADA, leave means taking time off from work if your disability gets worse or you get sick. People also can’t bother you at work because of your disability, and an employer
can’t fire or punish you for asking for your ADA rights. Most importantly, you have the right to ask for a reasonable accommodation when you apply for and after you get a job.
What Is a "Reasonable Accommodation"?
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the place where you work, or the way things are usually done that would allow you to apply for a job, do the job, or get the same benefits that other people at your job get. Most times, an employer must give you the accommodation you need to apply for a job or to do your job. But you must be able to do the job you want or were hired to do, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Some of the most common types of accommodations are:

• Changes to the building where the person works like putting in a ramp, or making a work area or restroom bigger
• A sign language interpreter for a person who is deaf when they go to meetings or trainings
• A tool to read what’s on a computer screen or providing training and written documents in
Braille or audio computer files for a person who is blind or has difficulty seeing
• Computer tools for a person who has difficulty using their hands
• A quieter workspace or headphones to make it less noisy for a person who has a disability like autism

• Writing down instructions or a checklist to help a person who has a disability like Down’s syndrome to get their job duties done
• Allowing for a different work schedule or time off for a person to get treatment for a disability or to train a service animal
What Should I Do If I Think I Might Need a Reasonable Accommodation?
If you think you might need an accommodation when applying for a job or on the job, you must ask for one. You can ask for a reasonable accommodation at any time when you’re applying for a job or any time before or after you start working.
How Do I Ask for a Reasonable Accommodation?
You must let your employer know that you need an accommodation because of your disability. You do not need to complete a special form or use certain words. For example, if you use a wheelchair and
it does not fit under your desk at work, you should tell your supervisor. This is a request for a reasonable accommodation. A doctor’s note asking for time off because of a disability or saying you can work but need a different work schedule because of a disability is also a request for a reasonable accommodation.
What Happens After I Ask for a Reasonable Accommodation?

Once you ask for an accommodation, the employer should talk with you about how the accommodation will happen. If you have a disability the employer may not know about, they can ask you to get papers from your doctor or other medical provider saying you have a disability and giving reasons why you need a reasonable accommodation. You and the employer should work together to find an
accommodation that works. Your employer doesn’t have to give you the exact accommodation you ask for. It has to be “reasonable”.
But the accommodation must allow you to do the same job that people without disabilities can do. If the accommodation costs too much or is too hard for your employer to do, your employer may have to talk with you about something else that would still work.

What Should I Do If I Think My ADA Job Rights Haven’t Been Provided?
You should contact the nearest office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is a government agency that helps people get their job rights. They will help you figure out if you should file a charge of discrimination against your employer.
EEOC National Contact Information:
• 800-669-4000 (voice)
• 800-669-6820 (TTY)
• 844-234-5122 (ASL video phone)
• info@eeoc.gov (email)
EEOC Local Offices information: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office
If you have questions about the ADA and your rights, you can also contact the Pacific ADA Center:
• (800) 949-4232 (Voice/Relay)
• adatech@adapacific.org (email)