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Section 005: Health, Illness and Society NEW HORIZONS SETTING: New Horizons Educational Center 1555 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Work at a school on Packard near Ypsilanti High School. Phone: 482-9396 DESCRIPTION: New Horizons is the Washtenaw County centralized program for Physically or Otherwise Health Impaired (POHI) students age 10-25. Our students are either wheelchair bound or have other health problems which preclude their enrollment in a mainstream school. Students participate in academic classes, physical therapy, occupational therapy, gym, swimming, and speech. The program is housed in a brand new building along with a regular elementary school to facilitate mainstreaming. STUDENT'S ROLE: Not available. TRANSPORTATION: Outreach vehicle (if available), your own car. PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS: No special prerequisites required. TRAINING: No special training required. TIMES: The program runs from 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Fri.