Disability
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| Adelante is a nonprofit whose goal is to alleviate the social barriers by creating individualized care plans for New Mexicans who are disabled, elderly, or otherwise disadvantaged populations, such as disabled veterans. |
(505) 341-2000 |
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Receives and investigates allegations of abuse,neglect or exploitation of incapacitated adults in New Mexico. Statewide coverage; see website for regional information. |
(866) 654-3219 |
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Links to many resources for elders, caretakers, and people with disabilities, including independent living, benefits counseling, prescription drug assistance and long-term options |
(505) 476-4846 Santa Fe (800) 432-2080 (505) 476-4937 TTY Phone Service |
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ASL is a resource site for students and teachers. There you will find information and resources to help you learn and improve your signing. |
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| A non-for-profit with a focus to support individuals with acquired brain injuries or those with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing options for a spectrum of living options from supported living to independent living, employment literacy, and several community based initiatives to enrich the lives of their clients, such as employment at ARCA organics. Respite Care is also available. |
(505) 332-6700 |
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| CARD provides information and access to various treatments for individuals with Autism. |
(877) 448-4747 |
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| This is a guide for members of the deaf and hard of hearing communities. It outlines current adaptive technologies that colleges are using and provides suggestions on how to navigate within a college environment. |
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| The Commission for the Blind provides vocational rehabilitation and independent living services designed to enable persons who are blind to become more participating and contributing members of society. |
(505) 841-8844 |
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The New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual well-being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Mexicans and their families, friends and colleagues. |
(505) 383-6591 TTY Service (575) 525-1036 Las Cruses |
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National organization with offices in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. Develops residential and employment supports for persons with severe disabilities. Assists with transition from institutional to community residence. |
(505) 265-7936 Albuquerque (575) 532-9275 Las Cruces (505) 989-1471 Santa Fe |
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Community Outreach Program for the Deaf-New Mexico takes the time to understand their clients' needs and provide sign language interpreting and consulting for conferences, job interviews, training, doctor's appointments, legal settings and much more. |
(505) 255-7636 |
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| Daytime care services for elderly, frail and intellectually disabled adults by providing in-person and community support, assistance with transportation, and free meals for clients. |
(505) 887-1310 |
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| An article aimed towards students and faculty about assisting students within the deaf and hard of hearing communities in the classroom. |
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| Resources for deaf and hard of hearing high school and community college students pursuing degrees in STEM. Services include information about study tactics and guides, classroom navigation, and STEM career information. |
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| Diverse IT provides laptops, computer repair and recycling, and a range of computer classes from basic skills to online safety. |
(505) 881-8324 |
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Through skill building and vocational counseling services. DVR strives to help disabled individuals in New Mexico compete for employment that meet their needs. |
(505) 841-6450 (505) 841-7673 (505) 877-7673 (505) 836-1774 |
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| Connect to a network of family organizations across the US that provide support to families. | ||
| A guide that provides resources for students with disabilities, advice for how to access services, and a discussion on how to excel in graduate school as a student with a disability. |
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Advocacy and services for all people with disabilities. Includes assistance with housing, benefits, transportation, education, employment, home modifications, assistive equipment, transitioning from nursing home back into community and obtaining in-home care. |
(505) 266-5022 (505) 832-1128 (575) 835-2486 (575) 439-1112 |
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Learning Disability Testing |
Medicaid eligible resources |
(505) 255-7016 (505) 292-5003 (505) 865-7100 |
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LifeRoots provides support for individuals of the disabled community and their family for children and adults. Liferoots provides a range of services including early intervention, counseling, job coaching, supported employment, day habilitation, literacy programs, and more. |
Albuquerque Rio Rancho |
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| A useful resource for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in understanding the code of conduct for interpreters. |
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We are here to provide information on NDC and it's offerings. Seek out online professional development courses, engage with us, access resources and research, get expert assistance on a variety of topics, and more. |
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| NDEC provides resource for parents, students, and faculty who are interested in learning about deaf culture, ASL, or the various resources that are available to deaf students. |
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| The NM Autism Society strives to improve the lives of individuals with autism through advocacy, education, support, services and the promotion of research. |
(505) 332-0306 |
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The Brain Injury Resource Center host four primary programs: Information. Outreach and Referral; Perr and Family Support Program; Professional Development Training; Annual Brain Injury Symposium. |
(505) 272-3000 |
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NM Centennial Care: Services to Assist the Elderly with Long Term Care |
A resource through Centenial Care New Mexico (Medicaid) which allows disabled individuals and their caretakers to find resources for long term care for those who choose not to live in nursing homes. |
(206) 462-5728 |
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NM Dept of Health Developmental Disabilities Support Division |
We are committed to people with development disabilities or medically fragile health conditions, their families, friends and anyone committed to supporting and advocating for individuals with special needs in New Mexico. |
(505) 841-5500 |
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NMTAP offers free services to New Mexicans with disabilities to help them get the assistive technology (AT) services they need. NMTAP is a statewide program designed to increase knowledge of, access to, and acquisition of assistive or adaptive technology for anyone with any disability, anywhere in the state, of any age. |
(505) 841-4464 |
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Prospective college students with disabilities now have countless resources available to make their transition to post secondary education less stressful |
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(800) 772-1213 |
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| Tools, Technology and Key Resources to Cultivate Academic Success for student who are in the deaf or hard of hearing community |
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Improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages by advocating for equal opportunities and choices in where and how they learn, live, work, play, and socialize. |
(505) 883-4630 |
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Offers people with psychiatric disabilities group homes, independent living support, education, financial management, medication oversight, crisis intervention and counseling |
(505) 268-5295 |
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Identifies, develops, and strengthens opportunities and choices for all persons with disabilities and their families throughout |
(505) 272-3000 |
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See Adelante, Independent Living Resource Center, private businesses such as Numotion, and United Access |
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Wonder Moms is a project by three mom's to share real talk, helpful information, and practical advice with parents of kids who have intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, language and speech delays, deafness, chronic illness, and traumatic brain injury. Go to resources and find even more information. |