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New Mexico Protection & Advocacy
http://www.nmprotection-advocacy.com/index2.html
The Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) is a private, non-profit
organization which protects and promotes the rights of people with disabilities
in New Mexico. Founded in 1979 and authorized through federal law and an
Executive Order of the Governor, P&A is the state's only legal rights
center for people with disabilities. Funding for P&A services comes
mostly from two federal agencies: the Health and Human Services Department
and the Department of Education. Each year, after public hearings and comment,
P&A sets priorities for the cases and disability problems it will address.
Arts, Leisure, Travel and
Recreation
New Mexico State Library Books by Mail
http://www.stlib.state.nm.us/books/bbmail.html
Books -By-Mail is a mail order service available to those New Mexicans
who live in rural areas. The service may also be used by anyone who is
home bound due to a physical disability and has no other source of library
service.
New Mexico State Library Talking Book Library
http://www.stlib.state.nm.us/tblib/tbl.html
The New Mexico Talking Book Library is a joint Federal-state program
and is one of 56 regional libraries of the Library of Congress, National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. The library provides
books, magazines, and other material in alternate format (cassette, Braille,
and electronic text), playback equipment, and some production of print
materials in alternative media.
New Mexico Special Olympics
http://www.specialolympicsnm.org/
Our movement at its core is about changing the lives of those challenged
with a mental disability through sport. We are about developing potential
and celebrating the mere opportunity to do one's best.
New Mexico Travelers with Disabilities http://www.newmexico.org/visitor/disabled.html
Tips for travelers with disabilities in New Mexico
Sun Van
http://www.cabq.gov/transit/sunvan.html
Sun Van provides accessible transportation to persons residing or visiting
in the metro area whose mobility impairment makes it impossible to ride
the fixed route service. All permanant riders must be ADA-certified through
an interview process at the Sun Van office. Applicants must fill out an
application form and call for an interview. Sun Van provides curb-to-curb
service to and from any address in Albuquerque and most of Bernalillo County.
The fare is $1.50 for each one way trip.
Very Special Arts New Mexico
http://www.vsartsnm.org/
VSA arts of NM provides programs and services to
ensure that people with disabilities have access to the arts
WebAccess New Mexico: a Travel Guide for People
with Disabilities
http://www.state.nm.us/gcch/accessnm.htm
This guide is one of only a few state-wide guides in the country, designed
specifically for people with disabilities.
Adelante
http://www.goadelante.org/
For persons with disabilities, Adelante provides training and opportunities
leading to full inclusion and participation in community life in Bernalillo,
Valencia, and southern Sandoval Counties, in New Mexico.
Albuquerque Speech Language and Hearing Center
http://www.nedcomm.nm.org/~aslhc/
The Albuquerque Speech, Language, and Hearing Center (ASLHC), a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization, has been providing speech, language, and audiological
(hearing) diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient services since 1953. Services
are provided to persons of all ages and income levels.
ARC of New Mexico
http://www.arcnm.com/
The Arc of New Mexico's mission is to the improve 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. The Arc of New Mexico will promote self-determination
healthy families, effective community, support systems and partnerships.
ARCA
http://www.arc-alb.org/
Founded in 1957, ARCA is a private nonprofit organization founded by
parents desiring community-based services for their family members with
mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
Community Options
http://www.comop.org/NM/albuquerque.htm
Community Options, Inc. of Albuquerque was established in 1999 to provide
residential and employment support services to individuals with disabilities
in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services offered include: Assisted Living,
Personal Care, Home Based Supports, Supported Living, Adult Day Habilitation,
Traumatic Brain Injury Life Skills, Respite Services, and Supported Employment.
Friends in Time
http://www.ms-als.org/
Friends in Time, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing free services
to persons with ALS and MS and their families and caregivers residing in
Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia counties.
New Mexico Commission for
the Blind http://www.state.nm.us/cftb/
This site is designed to provide access to information about and services
provided by the New Mexico Commission for the Blind.
NM Department of Health Long Term Services Division
http://www.health.state.nm.us/ltsd/index.html
Community based services to individuals living with a variety of disabilities
including those living with traumatic brain injuries, individuals with
developmental disabilities, medically fragile children, the disabled and
elderly population and provides services to families of children with,
or at risk for, developmental delays.
New Mexico Kids
http://www.newmexicokids.org/index.cfm
Supporting parents and early care and educational professionals to
network and access information, technical assistance and resources.
Otero County ARC
http://www.wazoo.com/~ocarc/index.html
The Otero County ARC shares information to build and strengthen communities
of shared relationships between citizens. Many lifetimes have been wasted
in isolation. The purpose is to reunite people who have much to contribute
to each other in pursuit of meeting their needs for companionship, mutual
support, and love. They are committed to helping people explore their talents,
reach for their dreams and aspirations, and work toward improving the quality
of life in their chosen community. They assist individuals in making their
own choices and reaching their own dreams and goals, with supervision and/or
support available as often and for as long as needed.
Southwest Communication Resources
http://www.swcr.org/
A variety of specialized health and developmental services including
developmental assessment and consultation, and specialized instruction;
speech, physical, and occupational therapies; case management for Medicaid
eligible pregnant women and babies, and service coordination for early
intervention; respite care and personal care.
Tresco, Inc.
http://www.trescoinc.org
Provides community living, vocational, and early intervention services
to people with disabilities in southern New Mexico to enhance their economic
and social independence as well as to facilitate total community inclusion.
American Foundation for the Blind Services Directory
http://www.afb.org/services.asp
The AFB Directory of Services is a website where you can locate organizations
in the United States and Canada that provide services to people who are
blind or visually impaired and their families. The Directory is based on
the AFB Directory of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in
the United States and Canada. You can use the Directory to find a service
provider by name, state, country, or service category. Choose New Mexico
in the drop down box titled "U.S. States" for services located specifically
in New Mexico.
Health and Community Services Directory http://www.laplaza.org/health/cwc
A directory of Taos County, New Mexico services including children
and youth, community services, education services, family services, financial
services, and health services. Produced by Community Wellness Council,
Taos County's Maternal and Child Health Council.
New Mexico Disability Resources from NICHCYhttp://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/nm.htm#disability
Local resources by specific disability from the National Information
Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
New Mexico Resources from Family Village http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/comm/new-mexico.html
Family Village, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madisonbrings
together valuable information for parents of individuals who have disabilities.
NM Mental Health Directory http://iservices.cdmgroup.com/cmhsdata/MHD2000.cfm?D1=NM&Type=MHDR
Lists organization, location, contact information and services offered.
Compiled by the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration.
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library Systemhttp://www.cabq.gov/library/branch.html
New Mexico Department of Education, Special Educationhttp://www.sde.state.nm.us/divisions/learningservices/specialeducation
Includes information on the IDEA, FAPE, complaint process, parents' rights,
monitoring documents, online course, and resources.
Employment
New Mexico Department of Vocational Rehabilitationhttp://www.state.nm.us/dvr/
Includes information for current and potential clients, information
for employers, making a referral and client handbook.
Albuquerque Disability Information http://www.cabq.gov/aes/s5phyac.html
Includes progress made by City to enforce ADA requirements and educate
the public about ADA and disabilities. Includes a list of individuals and
local organizations with information on disability-related issues.
New Mexico Governor's Committee on Concerns of
the Handicapped
http://www.state.nm.us/gcch/
The Governor's Committee on Concerns of the Handicapped (GCCH) is established
under Section 28-10-01 NMSA 1978, and we are mandated by statue "to encourage
and promote attention to the concerns of training and employment of handicapped
persons in the state." In order to achieve this mandate, we must work in
a variety of areas including employment, training, systemic advocacy, access
(both physical and programmatical), housing, transportation, information
and referral, etc.
Continuum of Care http://cdd.unm.edu/coc/
The mission of the Continuum of Care Project is to increase the capacity
of New Mexico's health care system to provide lifelong quality health care
for people with developmental disabilities and related chronic conditions.
Learning Disabilities Association of New Mexico
(NM-LDA) http://www.vivanewmexico.com/nmlda/
The Learning Disabilities Association of New Mexico (NM-LDA) is a nonprofit
volunteer organization affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association
of America (LDAA). LDAA gives support and information to persons with learning
disabilities, parents, teachers, and other professionals through 50 state
affiliates and 800 local units. NM-LDA is headquartered in Albuquerque.
New Mexico AIDS Infonet
http://www.aidsinfonet.org/index.html
The New Mexico AIDS InfoNet is a project of the New Mexico AIDS Education
and Training Center in the Infectious Diseases Division of the University
of New Mexico School of Medicine. The InfoNet was originally designed to
make information on HIV/AIDS services and treatments easily accessible
in both English and Spanish for residents of New Mexico. Some InfoNet Fact
Sheets have information that is specific to New Mexico; national references
are provided when relevant.
State Mental Health Resources
http://iservices.cdmgroup.com/cmhsdata/kdata.cfm?D1=NM
Lists treatment facilities and support services, consumer, family and
advocacy organizations, state professional advocacy organizations and SAMHSA
and CMHS funded programs.
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Zia Chapterhttp://hometown.aol.com/ziaexec/Zia_PVA_index.html
Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, Zia Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America
(PVA) is one of 36 chapters across the nation serving Veterans with Spinal
Cord Dysfunction.
Southwest Autism Society of America
http://www.swasa.com/
A committed support group serving West Texas and Southern New Mexico
for parents, relatives, and friends of children with Autism.
Westside MS Support Group
http://www.westsidemssupportgroup.homestead.com/
A support group for people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and their
friends and families
Qwest's Special Needs Center
http://www.qwest.com/residential/customerService/disabled
Qwest's Special Needs Center Helps customers
with disabilities: design communications solutions; order/disconnect services;
answer
billing questions; arrange repair service;
establish service discounts
(eligibility forms available online)
NM Technology Assistance Program http://www.nmtap.com/
The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) offers free services
to New Mexicans with disabilities to help them get the assistive technology
(AT) they need.
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