How to Contact Us
The information Center is
open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and
can be reached by calling 1 800 552 8195 or 272-8549. We can
also be reached via email at infonet@unm.edu.
Who We Are
The Information Center for
New Mexicans with Disabilities/BabyNet is a part of the Center
for Development and Disability (CDD) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Our funding comes from the Development and Disability Planning
Council, Department of Human Services - Medicaid Program in
partnership with the CDD Family, Infant & Toddler Program,
and LTSD.
What We Do
The Information Center for
New Mexicans with Disabilities/BabyNet provides information
to individuals with disabilities, families, advocates, therapists
and case managers about service providers, support groups
and other local state and national resources. The BabyNet
information and referral service (a part of the Information
Center for New Mexicans) helps pregnant women and families
with small children gain information to access and utilize
medical and support services. BabyNet promotes baby wellness
by identifying and promoting prenatal and perinatal services
as well as helping to reduce the incidence and effects of
disabling conditions by educating and providing information.
The Type of Information We Can Provide
The information Center/BabyNet
has information on:
- Medical Services
- Support Groups
- Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Local Community Programs
- Specialized Equipment and Technology
- Educational Services
- Vocational Services
- Residential Programs
- Recreation Programs
- Home Health Care
- Transportation
- Advocacy
- Behavioral Health
- Therapy Providers
- Legal Referral Sources
- Early Intervention Providers
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Waiver Programs
- Americans with Disability Act,
ADA
- Accessibility Guides
AND much more.
Psst! Did You Know?
A Grassroots Guide to Support the Unique Needs and Gifts of People with Disabilities and Those Who Love Them was compiled by a partnership of parents and members of the UNM School of Medicine Center for Development and Disability to aid families locally and across the state in finding help.
The free, 40-page pamphlet not only lists a
number of state agencies but also offers invaluable gems for
families -such as names for local seamstresses familiar with
making the Velcro closing garments needed by persons who use
wheelchairs, or places where a van can be customized for a
person with a physical disability. For more information call
272-3000.
en Español
The following are free
resources for families from the Minnesota Governor's
Council on Developmental Disabilities:
"Partners in
Education," is a six-hour, self-directed e-learning course
to help parents with children with developmental disabilities
better understand and maximize the benefits ofspecial education
services and inclusion for their children, is now available.
Go to
www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/education
to review the course and give us your comments and feedback.
"Making Your Case" is a three-hour, self-directed
course on how to communicate with public officials by effectively
telling your personal story, writing a letter, providing
testimony, and communicating in positive ways. Go to www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/makingyourcase
to review the course. We welcome your comments and feedback.
"Partners in Employment" is a six-hour, self-directed
course created to give users the practical skills needed to
find real, competitive employment in their own community.
Participants will receive helpful information on how to find
a job, writing a resume,participating in an interview, and
planning for your career. Go to
www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/employment
to get started.
