The mission of the UNM 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.

The CDD accomplishes this mission through innovative:

• Interdisciplinary training

• Dissemination of information

• Provision of exemplary direct service and technical assistance

• Applied research

Learn more about the CDD.

Having Faith!

3 year-old Faith Haven from Gallup, New Mexico was recently diagnosed with Autism. CDD is the only facility in New Mexico to offer professional team assessments in the diagnosis of autism. Consider supporting our work at CDD with a generous donation. If you would like to help at any level, please contact:
Maryellen Missik-Tow
Mmissik-tow@salud.unm.edu
(505) 272-6990

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News Links:

• 2008 Annual Southwest Conference on Disability Information and Registration
• AUCDigest
• AUCD Legislative Affairs Information Center
• Disability.Gov Press Releases

Barbara J. McKee - Disability Advocate's Voice, Albuquerque Tribune 

• COLOR ME GLAD
  Thanks to Park's bill, wheelchair users could get more room to park (2-08-05)  
• McKee Archives
  • Monthly columns
  • Special Features
  • Disability Culture Timeline - a brief history