New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.

If you are looking for an organization that offers people opportunity, yet requires people to commit and invest in one’s self, then NHU is the kind of organization with which you want to be associated. We offer programs of opportunity and the tools to learn new skills and new ways to contribute to our communities. NHU has made a commitment to our members with disabilities to offer the opportunity to invest in themselves and find the next rung on their ladder through life.

Before we grant a computer through our Computer Literacy and Redistribution Program, we ask the person with a disability to invest themselves in our organization. To become a member participants can volunteer for four hours, as they are able, or pay a small fee. Participants have cleaned computers, keyboards, mice or assisted with mailers or fundraisers. Individuals are also asked to share their disability experiences, to offer solutions to others who may experience common problems. In return, they receive more than a computer work station; a one-year warranty, a subscription to Access Tech Tips, self-help in computer maintenance, and troubleshooting or project help via our Helpdesk Service.

Before we grant a computer through our Computer Literacy and Redistribution Program, we ask the person with a disability to invest themselves in our organization. To become a member they can volunteer for a few hours, as they are able, or pay a small fee. Participants have cleaned computers, keyboards, and mice or assisted with mailers or fundraisers. Individuals are also asked to share their disability experiences, to offer solutions to others who may experience common problems. In return, they receive more than a computer work station; a one-year warranty, a subscription to Access Tech Tips, self-help in computer maintenance, troubleshooting or projects via our Helpdesk Service.

Before we grant a computer, participants take a computer knowledge assessment. If needed, we offer training to learn basic computer skills. Participants pick up their computer equipment or if they are home bound ask a family member or friend to assist them with any part of the program. We offer computer repair with the same arrangement, investing in a membership. In this manner, we continue to offer support throughout their computer experience.

NHU’s Information and Referral Program fosters a community of individuals sharing solutions, promoting best practices and ideas for individuals with disabilities.

What can YOU do? - YOUR donation of:

• $25 will provide, via our international informational website, (www.new-horizons.org) as many as 30,000 individuals access to thousands of resource listings, articles and guides in any given month.
• $100 will provide, via one edition of our newsletter, CommunicAbility, more than 1200 households, access to news, events, advocacy and legislation, and opportunities for people with disabilities.

NHU’s Computer Literacy and Grant Program refurbished computers to individuals with disabilities.

What can YOU do? - YOUR donation of:

• $15 will provide a refurbished computer work station, complete with a Windows 7 Operating System to one deserving individual with a disability.
• $20 will provide one hour of in-depth computer skills training to as many as four individuals with disabilities at our Milwaukee NHU Computer Lab.
• $40 will provide, via one edition of our newsletter, Access Tech Tips, distributed to our more than 400 computer recipients providing important and interesting computer use "tips and tricks."
• $100 will provide 5 hours of research internships for students in the review of adaptive technology for usability for people with disabilities.

NHU’s Employment Skills Training and Work Experience Program for adults with disabilities.

What can YOU do? - YOUR donation of:

• $25 will allow us to promote people with disabilities and their capabilities to employers.
• $100 will provide employment skills training to an adult student in our work experience program.
• $200 will provide the development of career path descriptions with IT business partners to assist students in successful transition from school to work.
• Be part of the solution; offer an opportunity to excel by offering a job to a person with a disability!

NHU’s Seek and Promote Opportunities to Respite, Recreation and Cultural Activities Program for people with disabilities. 8th Accessible Camping Cabin for Wisconsin State Parks begins construction this spring.

What can YOU do? - YOUR donation of:

• $25 will provide, via our international informational website, (www.new-horizons.org) as many as 30,000 individuals access to thousands of respite, recreation and cultural activities for people with disabilities in any given month.
• $100 will provide research and information on 30 new respite resources for people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers via our newsletters and website.
• Tell everyone you know or meet who might have a connection to our mission, about the good NHU is doing and about your involvement with NHU!

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