Services for People with Disabilities

Positive Behavior Supports Corporation embraces a specific approach to delivery of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy: Positive behavior support (PBS) which is a research-based approach to supporting people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings.

Interested parties, please dial extension 1200 when calling the main phone number to get in contact with Amber Lindeman. Interested parties can additionally dial this phone number, as well: 772-675-9100.

At Cima Live, Laugh, Play, we believe in the therapeutic use of motion to assist in self-regulation and emotional well-being. The benefits of a Sensory rich atmosphere are well documented and we have been utilizing them since 2011. Our staff members at Cima Live, Laugh, Play are actively enriching the lives of children and creating a community of passionate people who love being healthy and having fun! We are the perfect place for pre-teen children who need some extra movement and motion. We offer a variety of swings, a trampoline, riding cars, a zip-line, and an assortment of toys and play sets that are sure to bring out the smiles and giggles.

Nose to Toes Yoga Studio Owner, Liz Fitzgerald, is an experienced Kids Yoga Teacher, who guides kids in Summer Camps, Afterschool classes, Birthday Parties, Private & Group Classes. We teach kids how to move their body in coordination with their Super-Power Breathing. KIDS LOVE YOGA BECAUSE IT IS FUN! In our studio, kids of all abilities learn to bend and stretch to build strength, flexibility and focus. We create works of art and learn to work together and make new friends. Our Lil' Yogi Summer Camp-ages 4-8, runs 4 days from 6/22-6/25. Camp times of 9am-12noon. Cost is $175/per child. Our Powerful Warriors Summer Camp-ages 9-13, runs 4 days from 7/13-7/16. Camp Times of 1pm-4pm.

Our partners help us build a diverse staff of underemployed individuals with unique and different abilities. And paired with our commitment to world-class beer and a deep love for pizza, Restoration Pizza aims to restore goodness in our community.

The school has a working board consisting of staff and community. Many of the members have been active since the inception of the school. The board has always been committed to offering the right learning environment for any student who needs to learn in a different way. The Staff of DLD Sycamore School are trained and skilled in working with students with learning differences. They are committed, dedicated, and caring professionals who incorporate Christian values into their teaching strategies. Certified and non-certified personnel work in the intimate and nurturing environment of the school. Among our staff is a language therapist certified in Orton Gillingham for students needing one-to-one work and daily pull-out for dyslexia and reading help. DLD is listed in The Directory of Facilities and Services for Learning Disabled.

Through a spirit of collaboration and a passion and commitment to academic and social excellence for children with special educational needs and learning disabilities, Pathways Academy offers a one-of-a-kind school that delivers an innovative approach to evidence-based learning techniques that realize potential and change lives. Pathways Academy is a year-round school, open Monday through Thursday (No classes Friday). All students who graduate from Pathways Academy are eligible for a New Mexico State High School Diploma (the same diploma received if they attended a public school). We have graduates who have attended and are currently attending New Mexico colleges and universities such as CNM and NMSU.

NMCSAP leads the state’s efforts to reduce sexual abuse and sexual violence by providing training and technical assistance to service providers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, medical practitioners, and mental health professionals. NMCSAP also collects and analyzes sexual assault and domestic violence data and produces annual reports of the findings

To complete a Child Disability Report on behalf of a child applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, you need to give us information about the child's medical conditions, medical records, education, and work history and contact Social Security to complete an application for SSI benefits.

The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

At Presbyterian Medical Services, we believe that the best way to improve community health and well-being is for everyone to work together. To that end, we work collaboratively with community groups, school districts, local providers, hospitals and governments at every level. Together, we develop programs and services that meet the needs of the people living within these communities. And we only expand into communities that invite our involvement.

Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. To make the greatest impact possible, we concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.

All told, we operate approximately 100 programs in communities throughout the state. Many of the individuals served by Presbyterian Medical Services live at or below the federal poverty level.

Report incidents or concerns with long-term care facilities and hospitals.

Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Services includes Birth and Death certificates, Medical Cannabis program, Women Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunization program, Health Facility Licensing & Certification, and Developmental Disabilities.

The Arc New Mexico Sexual Assault Program (SAP) exists to support victims of sexual assault with intellectual/developmental disabilities to access law enforcement and court systems which bring offenders to justice and to, through technical assistance and
advocacy, support victims of sexual assault with intellectual /developmental disabilities to receive medical, mental health, and disability related natural and paid supports in a manner that is both trauma and disability informed.

Sunshine Ambassadors, Inc., enriches the life's of individuals with disabilities though dance! Teaches Choreography Techniques to include mind balance, focus, sensory, processing, cognitive, and other issues (movements and dances also work with individuals who use wheelchairs, braces, or gait trainers) tailored to the wide range of needs for individuals with disabilities. Serves students from age 3-to-46 years old (both children and adults).


(*Note: Does not have a physical address and fax. You can also reach Rebekah Sullivan at 865-274-8400 in Albuquerque. They also have two contacts for Silver City, NM: Vicki Galindo at 575-590-7957 (Vgalindo@arcnm.org) or Maria Perkins (mariaperkins@gmail.com). If you wish to get in contact with the Executive Director: Melanie O'Dowd at (865)-621-8273 (Melodowd77@gmail.com).

To advance exemplary services, research, education, and policies to support the well-being of all New Mexicans. The Center for Development and Disability serves children and adults throughout New Mexico with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Our programs include home visits, screenings, evaluations, and early intervention services.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Woodbine House was founded in 1985 by the father of a child with Down syndrome who hoped to give other parents access to the type of practical, empathetic information he had struggled to find for himself. Since those pre-Internet days, our mission has grown to encompass publishing accessible, empowering books for families, teachers, and professionals who are seeking guidance and support in helping children and adults with any disability achieve their potential.

New Mexico Allies for Advocacy, Inc. (NM Allies) is a non-profit organization run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. Our mission is to unite and educate the general public about disability issues. To unite, NM Allies brings together all stakeholders including self-advocates, advocates, and community members from across the state through social media, conferences and telecommunications. Our results are to improve inclusion, decrease discrimination, enhance quality of life and community participation with full access to effective and qualified communication.

No website available, but do have a Facebook page.

The Special Education Division will work with districts, parents, and SWDs to ensure that kids protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act get a free and adequate public education (IDEA). We'll use data to make judgments on how to help SWDs fulfill college and job readiness criteria by providing equal access to demanding courses and high-quality training. Their website includes more information and resources on Data reports for transparency within the agency, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PreK, and much more.
(*Note: Please click on "Special Education Division Staff," to specifically get in contact with someone within the agency for more information).

The Advisory Council on Quality Supports for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ACQ) advises the New Mexico Department of Health on the systems guiding the provision of services and supports that assist people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) of all ages and their families to be fully included in New Mexico communities. The purpose of the ACQ is to provide advisory counsel to the Department about the needs of people with IDD, their families and support networks.

The IEP Specialist Liaison is responsible for directing programs that give educational help to students with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, or physical challenges as part of a school's instructional leadership team.

Individuals, families, and social service organizations interested in community mental health services, substance abuse treatment programs, and assistance for persons with developmental disabilities can visit the Network of Care for Mental/Behavioral Health's online information portal.

(*Note: You can also call: 1-800-283-4465).

Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Services includes Birth and Death certificates, Medical Cannabis program, Women Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunization program, Health Facility Licensing & Certification, and Developmental Disabilities.

https://www.nmhealth.org/location/public/
The Department of Health also has sites in Albuquerque, Reserve, Dexter, Roswell, Grants, Raton, Cannon AFB, Clovis, Ft Sumner, Anthony, Chaparral, Hatch, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Artesia, Carlsbad, Silver City, Santa Rosa, Lordsburg, Hobbs, Lovington, Ruidoso, Los Alamos, Columbus, Deming, Gallup, Mora, Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, Tularosa, Tucumcari, Española, Tierra Amarilla, Portales, Bloomfield, Farmington, Las Vegas, Bernalillo, Cuba, Santa Fe, T or C, Socorro, Taos, Estancia, Clayton, Belen, and Los Lunas.

Pediatric Specialty Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Developmental Disabilities, and Medical Complexity. Provides a nurturing and supportive environment to care for children (birth to 21 years old) with Special Needs, Developmental Disabilities and/or Complex Care in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico.

The fastest growing music school in New Mexico is Music on the Westside. Every year, we teach hundreds of classes to kids ranging in age from 4 to adult, including pupils with special needs. We help teach any instrument you or your child wants to learn: piano, electric and acoustic guitar, drums, ukulele, voice, violin, and cello, all at one place.

Since 2001, ABWL has served the Greater Albuquerque Community as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Our aim is to collaborate with others to provide the essential assistance for persons with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives, including employment, education, leisure, and relationships. We also educate others about the challenges that persons with developmental impairments experience. We give community outreach information such as events and fundraisers.

Blue Star's Therapy provides premier home, community, and center-based early intervention therapy services for young children with Autism and other developmental delays using the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum.

Services include ESDM Services, Parent Empowerment Program, The Blue School, Speech-Language Pathology, ABA: Behavioral Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Consultation, and Educational Setting Observation.

Bilingual services included.

TEASC provides in-home services for New Mexicans age 18 and older with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Patients or their families can request a TEASC consultation. Providers or advocates can also request a referral.

Specialized TEASC providers can visit your home or see the patient in a UNM Family Practice or community clinic. We offer a range of medical and mental health care services, as well as help with support system needs.

TEASC services are provided at no cost to the individual. We are funded by the New Mexico Department of Health/Developmental Disabilities Supports Division.

Guided by Jewish values and tradition, the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center strives to enrich and inspire the entire
community by offering quality, multi-generational fitness, wellness, cultural, recreational, social, and educational programs in a safe,
nurturing, and welcoming environment that is respectful to all.

The JCC offers adaptive swim lessons for individuals of all ages who have disabilities. There is also an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program for children with ASD.

The Fish Factory offers swim lessons for all children, including children who have disabilities.

Mile High Little League has a Challenger League for children and young adults who have disabilities.

VIP Program
The AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.

VIP teams may include:

Blind or visually impaired
Amputees or with conditions that impair mobility
Mentally or emotionally challenged
Autistic
Down syndrome
Cerebral Palsy

Provides early childhood and adult services.

Adult Services:
Living Supports - Family Living
Community Integrated Employment
Customized Community Supports
Living Supports - Supported Living
Respite Services

Child Services:
Special Instruction & Developmentally Appropriate Activities
Service Coordination
Speech & Language Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Vision Services
Hearing Services
Nutrition Services
Social Work Services
Psychological Services
Family Education & Counseling
Medical-Related to Diagnosis & Evaluation
Nursing Services
Health Services
Transportation Services
Respite
Center-Based Playgroup - Ages 2-3 years of age

Navajo Nation Early Intervention Program
The Navajo Nation Growing In Beauty program (GIB) meets the needs of Navajo children with delays or disabilities from birth to five years of age while honoring the unique culture and language of the Navajo people.

The Growing In Beauty staff provides service coordination and direct services, which include:
Receiving and processing referrals from pediatricians, health care professionals, and other service providers.
Providing developmental assessment and evaluation for at-risk children along with GIB Partnership Program staff from Northern Arizona University-Institute of Human Development (NAU IHD), St. Michaels Association for Special Education (SMASE), and University New Mexico Center for Development and Disability (UNM CDD) - Growing and Beauty Developmental Services.
Making referrals and ensuring that support and services are provided via a Team-Based approach by Early Intervention specialists.
Providing transition supports into appropriate early childhood settings or preschool programs.
Providing ongoing developmental screening and family support.
Providing advocacy and training for families.

Hozhóogo Jinoosééł
Growing In Beauty’s mission is to assure that all Diné children with a developmental delay or disability, between the ages of birth to five, grow into beautiful individuals.

We are a therapist-run organization that began in July of 2005 to serve children and families’ needs through early intervention.

Today we have teams with speech-language, occupational, physical, and family therapists. We also have a nurse, nutritionist, family services coordinators, developmental instructions, infant massage therapists, and pediatric specialists. Our mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy interventions, MDMR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. Our Autism program has 16 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and about 50 Registered Behavior Therapists (RBT).

Amplified Therapy is a New Mexico Family Infant Toddler provider in Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna Counties. The NM FIT program provides early intervention services and supports to families of children aged birth to three who have or who are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.

In addition to working with the FIT program, ATI also provides occupational and speech-language pathology services to various school districts in southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona.

Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Child Find Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Preschool Teacher for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Educational Diagnostician for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Secretary for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Child Find Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Mountainair has a High school and an Elementary school.

Contact the Child Find Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Student Data Technician for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Speech Therapist for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Pre-K Special Education Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Child Find Secretary for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Coordinator of Student Services for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Primary Child Find Facilitator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Superintendent about Child Find screenings.

Contact the secretary for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Preschool Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Secretary for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Director for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Special Education Coordinator for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Child Find Coordinator for child find screenings.

Contact the Early Childhood Disabilities Specialist for Child Findscreenings.

Contact the Special Education Office for Child Find screenings.

Contact the Preschool Teacher for Child Find screenings.