Energized
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Energized
Love and Respect, the Keys to Helping Others with Scott Hansen
Scott Hansen, CEO of Renewed Horizons, discusses his work in supporting adults with developmental disabilities. He explains that the causes of developmental disabilities can vary, including genetics and birth factors. Scott emphasizes the importance of helping individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible in their own communities. He shares the history of institutionalization and the shift towards integrating individuals with disabilities into society. Scott also discusses the different levels of support provided by Renewed Horizons, from hourly supported living to intense supported living. He highlights the challenges of staffing and the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. Scott reflects on his journey to starting his own business and finding purpose in working with individuals with disabilities. Scott Hansen's purpose is to work with adults with disabilities and make them better. He also finds purpose in volunteering at church and going on missions trips to Uganda. He believes that reflecting God's image and showing love and respect to others is the ultimate purpose of life.
Keywords
developmental disabilities, causes, independent living, institutionalization, support services, staffing, COVID-19, purpose, purpose, adults with disabilities, volunteering, missions trips, Uganda, reflecting God's image, love and respect
Takeaways
Developmental disabilities can have various causes, including genetics and birth factors.
The goal is to help individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible in their own communities.
There has been a shift from institutionalization to integrating individuals with disabilities into society.
Renewed Horizons provides different levels of support, from hourly supported living to intense supported living.
Staffing is a challenge in the field, and COVID-19 has had an impact on operations.
Scott Hansen found purpose in working with individuals with disabilities and starting his own business. Working with adults with disabilities is Scott Hansen's purpose
Volunteering and going on missions trips bring him fulfillment
Reflecting God's image and showing love and respect to others is the ultimate purpose of life