NEW HORIZONS RESOURCES

Direct Support Professional week (September 11-17) honors the many direct caregivers who provide essential services to people in need of supports for daily activities. At New Horizons we are committed to enabling everyone we serve to reach their full potential and build a productive life within their own community... One of the critical objectives of Regis Obijiski's tenure as New Horizons Resources Executive Director was the development of direct support services as a true profession. To perpetuate his legacy, NHR established the Regis Obijiski scholarship award for Direct Support Professionals to continue their education. The scholarship is mostly funded by a legacy the agency received from the late Mary Moody, a long-time Dutchess County resident and volunteer who believed "when one serves others, God can multiply one's efforts."... "An eye to every minute detail makes it possible to recognize and handle potential complications before they occur…," she said. "This way we can help..

Also known as: New Horizons, New Horizons Resources, Inc.

Primary location: Pleasant Valley United States