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The mission of the CDD is the full inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in their community by:
- Engaging individuals in making life choices;
- Partnering with communities to build resources, and ;
- Improving systems of care.
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News @ the CDD
Nadine Maes Selected For Board Of Directors Of National Down Syndrome Congress
Nadine C. Maes, a family resource and information specialist at the Center for Development and Disability was recently selected to serve as member of the board of directors for the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC), at their national conference in Sacramento, California.
Nadine says, “I see my role on the NDSC board to develop networks for outreach in the Southwest, especially to Hispanic and Native American families who seek support and guidance as they access systems for their families. It is critical for these families to have someone they can call and get the information and resources they need to secure opportunities for their loved ones.”
Call for Nominations ~ 2009 Conference Awards
The Southwest Conference on Disability Awards Committee invites you to submit nominations for the 2009 conference awards to recognize individuals or organizations. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to several aspects of disability.
CDD Study Indicates That Paralysis is More Prevalent Than Previously Believed
Results of a CDD survey, authored by the Division of Disability and Health Policy, indicate that nearly 1.3 million Americans currently are living with paralysis due to spinall cord injuries. The study, funded by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, also indicates that overall paralysis rates in the US may have been underestimated by as much as 40%.
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Read the Albuquerque Journal Article at UNM.edu >>>