Purposeful Days
Structured, meaningful daytime programming that builds skills, fosters relationships, and helps individuals live their most fulfilling lives in the community.
What Are Day Services?
Day Services at New Horizon Services provide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities structured daytime programming designed around their individual goals, interests, and needs.
From vocational training and job skills to arts, fitness, and community outings — our programs give participants a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and belonging every single day.
All programming is guided by each individual's ISP (Individual Support Plan) and built around person-centered principles. Participants have a real voice in choosing activities that matter to them.
Explore Our ProgramsWhat We Offer
Our day programming covers six core domains, each designed to build skills and enrich quality of life.
Pre-employment training, resume building, mock interviews, and work-readiness coaching to help participants pursue meaningful employment.
Career ReadinessJob CoachingPractical instruction in budgeting, cooking, safety, transportation, and self-advocacy — the skills that support independence in everyday life.
Daily LivingSelf-AdvocacyPlanned outings to local businesses, parks, cultural events, and volunteer opportunities that deepen community connections and belonging.
OutingsVolunteeringPainting, music, crafts, drama, and digital arts programs that give participants a creative outlet, boost confidence, and celebrate individual expression.
Visual ArtsMusicAdaptive fitness classes, yoga, nutrition education, and health screenings designed to promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
FitnessNutritionGroup activities, game nights, seasonal celebrations, and friendship circles that reduce isolation and build lasting social connections.
Social SkillsRecreationEnriching Every Day
Painting, drawing, and mixed media projects
Tending raised beds and nature walks
Meal prep, recipes, and nutrition basics
Resume building and job-site visits
Adaptive exercise and movement classes
Drumming, listening, and songwriting
Local parks, museums, and businesses
Giving back and building community ties
Why It Matters
Our programs are built around four key outcomes that improve quality of life for every participant.
Participants gain skills that carry over to daily life at home and in the community.
Purposeful activity reduces isolation and improves physical and emotional health.
Friendships and community relationships that enrich everyday life.
Real, measurable goal progress that builds confidence and self-worth.
Enrollment
Day Services are available to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities enrolled in a Kansas Medicaid HCBS waiver. Private-pay arrangements may also be available.
Reach out by phone or our online form to express interest. We'll schedule a no-obligation conversation.
We meet with the individual and family to learn about goals, preferences, schedule needs, and funding.
We match the individual to the program areas and schedule that best fit their ISP goals.
A supported transition into programming, including a welcome period to get comfortable and make friends.
Contact our team to learn more about NHS Day Services and find the right program fit.
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