New Horizons Living Page

08/19/2026

For more information on the Ticket to Work Program call 318-517-0980 to speak with our employment specialist, Kristine Carrier! 💙

08/18/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT: PLEASE READ & SHARE ⚠️

Unfortunately, this is NOT the first time we've warned our community about this scam, yet people in DeSoto Parish are still losing money to it.

Here's how it works:
Someone calls claiming to be with the Sheriff's Office, another law enforcement agency, or the court system. They tell you that a family member has been arrested and that money is needed to get them out of jail, post bail, or remove an ankle monitor.

THIS IS A SCAM.

What makes this scam so convincing is that the person they mention has often really been arrested. Scammers are listening to radio traffic and searching the internet and social media to identify and contact family members. They are taking advantage of families during an already stressful time.

We want to make one thing very clear: The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office does NOT provide scammers with your information. The only inmate information we are required by law to publish is what appears on our inmate roster. That information does not include family members' names, phone numbers, or home addresses. Scammers are finding that information on their own through publicly available sources.

If you ever receive a call claiming to be from law enforcement or any government agency asking for money:
• Hang up immediately.
• Find the agency's real phone number and call them yourself.
• Contact Numbers to all DeSoto Parish local agencies can be found in the DeSoto Sheriff App, under "Contact Us." Those are the only verified phone numbers you should be using to call an agency.

Please share this post. This scam is spreading across the country, and unfortunately many people right here in DeSoto Parish have lost significant amounts of money over the past several months. By sharing this warning, you may help keep someone else from becoming the next victim.

08/18/2026

Get Ready to Vote: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities Webinar
Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM

Let's get ready to vote! Join us for this free webinar where we will discuss voting rights for people with disabilities.

Our guest speaker is Dr. Ashley Volion from Disability Rights Louisiana.
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/VRPWD92426
Link to Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/VRPWD92426F

08/14/2026

The Minden Lions Club appreciates Gary Seegers for speaking to us during today’s noon meeting. Gary was born and raised in Minden, graduated from Minden High School, served his country in the Navy, and later graduated from Bossier Parish Community College. He is employed by New Horizons Independent Living Center, where he helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence, just as New Horizons once helped him. Gary spoke to the Minden Lions today about the many services that New Horizons provides. For more information about New Horizons Independent Living Center, visit www.nhilc.org.

Gary is also secretary of the Minden Evening Lions Club, 1C and 2B Zone Chair, and a member of the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation Board of Directors. He is the definition of the Lions Club motto – “We Serve!”

08/12/2026

We have an upcoming support group for those with tbi/spinal cord injuries! Join us on teams September 4th from 1-2pm.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmE5NjhiYmItZTcwOS00ZGUxLWFhNWEtODUzMWQxYmQ2NjVm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f697c617-855b-43a3-8795-74df59c049c2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223fc37f41-9fee-4e09-9823-2423e33d709c%22%7d

07/29/2026

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in all areas of life.

According to 2022 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults have some type of disability. This number continues to grow due to increases in noncommunicable diseases and people living longer, which may increase the likelihood of experiencing disability related to aging.

U.S. Census Bureau data shows that 10.5 million U.S. adults with disabilities were employed in 2024. Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows that 1 in 4 workers who were age 20 in 2022 are expected to become disabled before reaching retirement age.

Disability is part of being human and is integral to the human experience. People with disabilities are a diverse group, and disability intersects with factors such as s*x, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Disability impacts all of us, and anyone can experience a disability at some point in life.

As the ADA turns 36 today, let’s use this milestone to increase awareness of disability and continue learning about the law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. We started our ADA Anniversary social media campaign last month, sharing different resources related to disability and the ADA every week. We compiled this information into a list of resources for you to access and share.
Link: Linktr.ee/ADA36

Share this information, and help us increase awareness of the ADA!

Happy 36th Anniversary to the ADA! Happy 35th Anniversary to the Great Lakes ADA Center!

07/24/2026

A great reminder for - The best thing about accessibility? When it's done well, everyone benefits.

07/24/2026

07/23/2026

We are in need of CNAs and caregivers‼️

For more info please call Ivery Lewis at 318-671-8131