New Horizons Living Page

02/27/2026

We are in need of asl interpreters !!! If you are interested or know someone who is please give us a call! 318-671-8131

02/27/2026

02/20/2026

Exec Director Patricia Yoruw was featured on KOKA 93.3 yesterday morning representing New Horizons. Big thank you to Al Moore for featuring us!

02/18/2026

02/16/2026

Happy President’s Day! Our offices are closed until tomorrow!

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

NHILC staff Ken Zangla and the COA coordinator, Dolores Thomas at the Vidalia location.

Mr. Ken presented on the NHILC and LCD programs and distributed Emergency Preparedness brochures!

02/10/2026

Disability rights and racial justice are deeply connected.

Black people with disabilities experience higher rates of discrimination in education, health care, housing, and the criminal justice system. These barriers don’t exist in isolation. They are shaped by history, policy, and long-standing inequities.

Disability Rights Florida wrote an article about 17 Black disability advocates who shaped the fight for disability rights. Read full article to learn how these leaders paved the way for change.

Celebrating Black history means telling the full story, including disability. 🖤

Link in comments.

02/08/2026

Black disabled leaders have always shaped history, even when history failed to recognize them.

From voting rights and civil rights to disability justice, LGBTQ+ liberation and education, Black disabled leaders helped build movements that expanded access, opportunity and participation for millions. Too often, their disabilities are erased from the story, or their contributions are overlooked altogether.

At NDI, we believe disability inclusion is essential to understanding our shared history and to building an economy that works for everyone.

We’d love to hear from you. Tell us in the comments about Black disabled leaders who inspire you or whose stories you value.

Image description: A teal graphic titled “Black Disabled Leaders Who Shaped History.” The image features four Black leaders shown from left to right. Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977) is identified as having mobility impairment, chronic pain and vision loss, and as a powerful advocate for voting rights, economic justice and health equity. Brad Lomax (1950–1984), who had multiple sclerosis, is described as a key organizer who helped bridge the Black civil rights and disability rights movements. Audre Lorde (1934–1992), who lived with cancer and chronic illness, is described as a poet, essayist and activist who shaped feminist, Black liberation, LGBTQ+ and disability justice movements. Barbara Jordan (1936–1996), who had multiple sclerosis, is described as a trailblazing lawyer, educator and politician.

02/05/2026

NEW: 9 U.S. states are suing the federal government to fight the "integration mandate," which allows people with disabilities to receive services in the community rather than in institutions. If they are successful, more people with disabilities may be forced into institutions, when they can and want to live in the community instead. The disability community has fought long and hard for strong disability rights laws, and we cannot allow them to be weakened.

01/27/2026