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03/17/2026

8.2 million students now receive special education services under federal law.

That’s 8.2 million students with unique needs, goals, and rights in school.

But do families and educators fully understand what those rights actually are?

That’s where an Individualized Education Program IEP) comes in.

An IEP is the written plan that makes sure a child gets the support and services they need to learn, make progress, and be included in school. With more students relying on these protections, understanding how IEPs work and what they guarantee has never mattered more.

We break down everything you need to know about IEP's in our new blog.

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03/17/2026

Minden Press-Herald | Veterans gather for meet and greet at Council on Aging https://press-herald.com/veterans-gather-for-meet-and-greet-at-council-on-aging

03/17/2026

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. 🖤

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