Intellectual & Developmental
Resources
Adelante
Adelante is a nonprofit agency that provides individualized support services for over 1000 New Mexicans with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities, as well as disabled veterans and the elderly. It provides such programs as assistive technology, residential services, day programs, supported employment and training.
Phone: 505-341-2000
Adult Protective Services Statewide
Adult Protective Services Statewide
Phone: 505-476-4912
Toll-free: 866-654-3219
Aging and Long-Term Services Department - Aging and Disability Resources Center
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers comprehensive information and assistance:
- Information and Referral Assistance
- Benefits Counseling
- Medicaid home and community-based services
- Caregiving
- Respite Care (adult day care, in-home care)
- Attendant and/or Personal Care
- Homemaker services
- Home-delivered meals
- Nutrition Counseling
- Transportation
- Prescription Drug Assistance
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Transition Care program helps residents transition from long-term care facilities back into a community setting
- Adult Protective Services
- Long-Term Options Counseling
- Legal information and assistance
- Aging and Long-Term Services Department
- Phone: 505-476-4799
- Toll-free: 866-451-2901
- Website
- Aging and Disability Resources Center
- Phone: 505-476-4846
- Toll-free: 800-432-2080
- Website
ARC of New Mexico
Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes
Center for Development and Disability (CDD)
The CDD provides training, information, direct services, technical assistance and research for people with disabilities and their families to support life choices, partnering with communities to build resources and improving systems of care.
Phone: 505-272-3000
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Cerebral Palsy Guide
We are a small group of professionals with a desire to educate and help people with cerebral palsy. That’s why we created the Cerebral Palsy Guide, to provide a trustworthy, caring resource for families and individuals affected by this disorder.
Phone: 1-855-329-1008
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
Our mission at Cerebral Palsy Symptoms is to provide the public with accurate and up to date information on the many aspects of cerebral palsy and other birth injury complications. Our team strives to maintain a comprehensive free resource so those interested or concerned about their children can take actions to protect them. If you would like to get in touch with our team we can be reached here.
Department of Health - Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD)
Department of Education - Special Education - Ages 3 – 21
States’ departments of education oversee disability education services to children. It monitors school districts for compliance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). The Department of Education handles formal complaints, due process hearings and mediation on special education issues.
Phone: 505-827-1457
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC)
The DDPC promotes advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. It provides the following services and programs; support for self-advocacy, education and early intervention and the Guardianship program. The Center for Self-Advocacy, also a program operating under DDPC, provides trainings by self-advocates and other social supports.
Phone: 505-841-4519
Down Syndrome Foundation of Southeast New Mexico
We hope that individuals with Down syndrome will be seen as “More Alike Than Different,” and we aspire to instill this belief in our local communities through our outreach programs and campaigns. This benefits the entire community, not just the individual.
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national, member-driven organization consisting of 55 State and Territorial Councils. NACDD places high value on meaningful participation and contribution by Council members and staff of all Member Councils, and we advocate and continually work towards positive system change on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network
Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, education and support. We are a collaborative network that seeks to create awareness, assure inclusion, and promote independence in individuals with Down syndrome.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Administration on Community Living
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Administration on Community Living
The mission of ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being and health of older adults and people with disabilities across the life-span and their families and caregivers.