The Administrative Division directs and oversees administrative and operational support services including accounting and award/proposal processing, human resources, computer services and data coordination, JCAHO compliance, policy/procedure development, facility and resource management and disability awareness.
Director: Melody Smith
CDD Information Services provides technical and infrastructure support to the CDD, including website development and maintenance, user support, data collection and management, and network services.
The Case Management Initiatives Division, Christy Barden, B.S.N, Director, provides individualized, statewide service coordination for individuals who are medically fragile and their families through community and state partnerships, teaching, quality assurance, utilization review, and advocacy.
Director: Christina Barden
Director: Anthony Cahill
The Early Childhood and Specialized Personnel Development Division, Mette Pedersen, MA, Director, serves young children and their families through teaching, research and service for early intervention and preschool programs. Specialized Personnel Development supports Early Childhood and school-based efforts including the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Navajo Nation.
Director: Mette Pedersen
Providing information, consultation and evaluation services to families and providers of children with complex developmental and health care needs. The intent is of the grant is to provide these services where and when they need them. Services include clinical consultation, technical assistance and training.
Supporting best practice in early childhood evaluation through direct service, training, consultation and research.
A statewide training, technical assistance program for those serving young children and their families through the NM Family Infant Toddler Program.
A home visiting program, FOCUS supports families of children, birth to three, at risk for developmental delay, through a strengths-based service approach.
An interdisciplinary pre-and post-service graduate leadership training program in neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD).
Addressing priorities of the New Mexico State Department of Education including young children, families, and those who serve them in the public schools
The Division of Family and Community Partnerships works to promote full participation of people with disabilities and their families in their communities through systems change, building community alliances, and providing accessible training and technical assistance.
Director: Tanya Baker-McCue
Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities/Babynet is a statewide Information and Referral service. Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities provides information to individuals with disabilities, families, advocates, therapists and case managers about service providers, support groups and other local state and national resources. Babynet helps pregnant women and families with small children gain information to access and utilize medical and support services; promotes baby wellness by identifying and promoting prenatal and perinatal services. Babynet also provides Early Intervention resource information.
LINC offers the most comprehensive collection of disability resources in all of New Mexico. You can search our online collection of books, journals, videocassettes and information kits using our ONLINE CATALOG. Our other services, including reference librarian assistance, literature searches, interlibrary loan, access to full text articles and Internet information may be accessed using LINC'S ASK A LIBRARIAN service.
A collaborative project with Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. to do the planning to implement a Family Support Center in each of the five Pueblos to provide a comprehensive array of culturally appropriate services and supports for families who have a son or daughter with a disability.
The Neurodevelopmental Services Division, Pat Osbourn, Director, encompasses both typical and atypical neurodevelopment and seeks to provide excellence in teaching, research and service, for both families and professionals, in specific areas of neurodevelopmental disability.
Director: Pat Osbourn
A statewide program focused on the needs of young children birth - 5 with autism spectrum disorders. Services include family support, training, and consultation. For information contact Fletcher Scott, (505) 272-8739.
Provides statewide training, consultation, and family support for all ages. Training is provided free to families and NMDOH (New Mexico Department of Health) programs; fees may apply to others. For training information please contact Karen Wright, (505) 272-0134, all other requests please call Rita Crozier, (505) 272-1852.
a community-based program that provides supplemental services to Native American children from birth through 18 years old, who have developmental disabilities and special needs. Licensed personnel provide services with motor, speech and language, cognitive and medical expertise. In addition to evaluation and diagnostic services, ICP also provides training, technical assistance and limited therapeutic services. ICP responds to referrals from community-based agencies. NMICP is funded by the IHS (Indian Health Service) and is part of a UCEDD consortia (University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service) including Utah State University and Northern Arizona University.
A statewide program designed to provide technical assistance, training, distance education, and networking information to families, service providers, and individuals, birth through 21, who are deafblind. Contact Person: Molly McLaughlin, Program Manager (505)272-4349.