New Directions
Disability Services in Santa Barbara, CA
New Directions for people with disabilities. Is a 501(c)3) non-profit organization delivering leisure and educational travel opportunities for teenagers, adults and seniors who have brain impairments such as mild to moderate developmental disabilities, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and autism. Since 1985, we currently have taken over 12, 000 people with special requirements on tours all over the world. These enriching educational travel opportunities expand experiential learning and enhance the self-esteem of every traveler.
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read moreAs I sat next to six of our travelers who were watching three thousand Native American dancers on the floor of the University of New Mexico football stadium, I couldn't help but think what a wonderful opportunity New Directions gives to our participants. There were fifteen thousand people in attendance at this largest Pow Wow in the world-- and there we were! We had an amazing trip to Santa Fe. As I always do I asked our travelers what they had heard about and what they wanted to do or see. Neil said, "The Santa Fe trail and the Capitol building."