Vocational Education

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 objective of the PASS is to help disabled individuals find employment that reduces or eliminates SSI or SSDI benefits.

You can get help in setting up a plan from a vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselor; an organization that helps people with disabilities; Benefits Specialists or Protection and Advocacy organizations who have contracts with us; Employment Networks involved in the Ticket to Work program; your local Social Security office.

Coordinates local and national responses to domestic violence, working closely with the New Mexico state legislature to enact policies, processes, protocol and laws. The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV) provides support and assistance to domestic violence programs across the state.

The NMCADV does not provide direct victim services, and can only offer referrals for services and programs in the State of New Mexico. Referrals may include agencies who offer Immediate Shelter/Housing & transitional housing, mailing service to receive mail, Individual advocacy, legal advocacy, support groups, financial literacy, career programs, substance use counselors & counseling, and much more. NMCADV additional provides referral to "Offender Treatment Programs" to hold offenders accountable and change perpetrator behavior.

If you would like to speak with an advocate or need help for victim services, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224, or contact your nearest shelter.

The mission of Disability Services is to provide equal opportunities and equal access to education, programs, and activities for all students with disabilities at New Mexico Tech. Disability Services works collaboratively with University Partners to foster a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community.

Pulltogether serves as an information directory to New Mexicans statewide by listing agencies that provides services and supports such as COVID-19 Information, Child Care Home-visiting, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Family Services, Domestic Violence Services, and Career Services (is a hotline to help assist New Mexicans find these resources across all counties in New Mexico).

The great work we do—providing behavioral health services to adults and children—begins with our core values: compassion, integrity, relationships, creativity, leadership, and excellence. For a company that provides care for adults and children with emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, learning and substance abuse problems, these core values are vital—and our staff members are brimming with them.

We’re here to help with:
Living with the family or independently
Parent/child relationships
Family and peer relationships
Managing behaviours
Making life choices
Substance abuse
Anger management
Depression and anxiety
Education
Employment/vocation
Housing
Juvenile justice involvement
Mental health
Physical health

http://www.openskieshealthcare.org/contactus.htm
Open Skies Healthcare also has site in Grants, Los Lunas, and Rio Rancho.

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).

To promote and oversee a higher education system that best serves the requirements of the people of our state. We do so by funding, overseeing, and supporting all of the state's public universities, colleges, and state-sponsored adult education projects; regulating the state's private, for-profit higher education institutions; and offering programs in which both public and private institutions of higher education participate. NMSHEA provides students & families and schools with Adult Education, Higher Education, Internships, Financial Aid/Grants/Loans/Scholarships, and Data for transparency on the agency.

To provide financial, academic, and policy oversight and support to the New Mexico public higher education institutions and our formal community partners for the purpose of promoting efficiency, accountability, and student success. Provides information and assistance for adults seeking to continue their education by engaging in a multitude of programs, resources, and supports such as:
1. Strengthen core academic skills
2. Earn a High School Equivalency Credential (HSE)
3. Learn English as a Second Language (ESL) and Civics
4. Use technology and navigate systems
5. Strengthen workplace readiness and “soft skills”
6. Transition to postsecondary education and training
7. Enter sustainable career pathways
8. Help children succeed, in and out of school
(*Note: To connect with a specific department within the agency, go to "contact information," and please read thoroughly with whom you want to get In contact; there are 20 different contact information to choose from.)

New Mexico’s new Supports Waiver (SW) is a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver that is an option for individuals who are on the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Wait List. Supports Waiver services are intended to complement unpaid supports that are provided to individuals by family and others. A Supports Waiver participant will have the choice to access Support Waiver services through Agency Based Services or a Participant Directed Services.

Services:
Assistive Technology*
Behavior Support Consultation
Customized Community Supports-Group
Customized Community Supports-Individual
Employment Supports
Environmental Modifications*
Personal Care
Non-Medical Transportation
Respite
Vehicle Modifications*

Supports Waiver also has sites in Metro, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast area.
https://www.nmhealth.org/about/ddsd/pgsv/csw/staff/

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is a local nonprofit that assists New Mexicans in finding jobs and gaining access to specialized social services.

Examples of services include Include: Employer Services, Job Search Help, Job Skills CLasses, Production Assistant (PA) Training), Seniors 55+ Employment, Veterans' Employment, Veterans' Housing, Veteran Family Services, Traumatic Brain Injury Case management, and more.

*Note: When dialing the phone number, enter the following extension: 1879.*

Goodwill Industries has multiple service and store locations across the state of New Mexico, and nationwide.

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.

State General Funded Services
The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) provides an array of services that are available to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Funds are available based on Legislative appropriation from the State General Funds. There may be waiting lists for these services due to the limited availability of these funds. SGF services are available to individuals who are not currently served through one of the Medicaid Waiver Programs (Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Mi Via Waiver, Medically Fragile Waiver).

Services
DDSD has provider agreements in place statewide with provider agencies for the following services:

Respite Services
Respite is a flexible family support service that provides short term, temporary care to people with disabilities or children or adults with intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This service allows families to take a break from the daily routine of care giving.

Residential Services
The Residential Services available under the State General Fund include ‘Supported Living’ and ‘Independent Living’ and are available to adults, age 22 or older, with an intellectual or Developmental Disability.

Day Services
Day Services available through the State General Fund include both ‘Supported Employment ‘and ‘Day Services’. These services are available to adults age 22 or older, who have an Intellectual / Developmental Disability (IDD) Day services include supporting the individual with IDD to engage in purposeful work, learning, skill development, or community inclusion activities that are directly linked to their Individual Service Plan (ISP).

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

The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) provides Vocational Counseling and Guidance, Job Search Assistance/Job Development/Job Placement Assistance, Pre-Employment Transition Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Technology, Training, and Post-Employment Services.

Students with Special Needs who need accommodations on the SIPI campus, please see Cecelia Cometsevah, PhD, LMHC, Academic Support Center, Rm#35. The Academic Support Center will assist students with disabilities with accommodations in the classroom and residential area. Students with disabilities must self-identify at the higher education level and please bring supporting documentation. The Academic Support Center will work with students on external services at the local, state, federal, and tribal levels. If you would like to visit our campus, please call, and we will make the necessary arrangements for your visitation.

Our goal is to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to all of the educational offerings at Santa Fe Community College.

Many kinds of disabilities are represented, although most of the students who use our services have learning disabilities. Students with other kinds of “hidden disabilities” are also eligible for our services and for reasonable accommodation.

We offer a personal approach to our advising to address your learning needs. We plan for your academic success by making the most of your best efforts to meet your career aspirations. Call 428-1455 or 428-1186 for an appointment.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic accommodations to NMJC students who are eligible as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Mesalands Community College is committed to helping qualified students with special needs reach their goals. Students requesting special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact their instructor or Student Affairs staff who will advise them of the required process.

Maintains confidential student records regarding disabilities. Receives and evaluates documentation provided by the student verifying disability. Consults with students about appropriate individual academic accommodations based on documentation. Arranges academic accommodations for students. Serves as an advocate for students. Arranges for assisted technology. Provides and conducts disability information and training to staff/faculty.

To make it possible for students diagnosed with a temporary or permanent disability to full participation, educational opportunities and achievement in an inclusive, supportive environment centered in an educational social justice model.

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) assists students with documented physical, mental, learning, visual, speech, or hearing disabilities. We provide accommodations that promote an accessible educational environment at CNM. Our goal is to empower students and ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities by minimizing barriers such as physical, psychological and academic.

As a college student with exceptionality, you are entitled to reasonable accommodations under Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act., which provides EQUAL ACCESS for students with exceptionalities.

One College Multi-Site System:

Kirtland Instructional Site
40 Road 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 609-5020/5017
(Located off of Highway 64 next to Judy Nelson Elementary School in Kirtland, NM)

Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327
Phone: 505.782.6010

Additional contact:

Virginia Edgewater
Disability Accommodations Specialist
Email: vedgewater@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.387.7396

ENMU is proud to offer an equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities to obtain an education. You may be a student with a disability who's looking for more information about campus policies and services, or you may think you might have a disability but aren't sure. If you are interested in learning more about disability issues, we encourage you to contact us.
ENMU offers Certifications, Associates, Bachelor's, and Master's programs, and has two locations, one in Portales (listed), and a site in Roswell. Roswell Information can be found at: https://www.roswell.enmu.edu/special-services/, 52 University Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203, Phone: 1-800-243-6687.

Students requesting services should Contact Us and schedule an appointment with the Accessibility Resource Center as soon as they are admitted to the University of New Mexico. All applicants must submit documentation that verifies that they have a disabling condition before services can be initiated. The Accessibility Resource Center must be provided with documentation from a qualified medical and/or mental health professional or diagnostician.

New Mexico State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified NMSU students in accordance with state and
federal laws. Student Accessibility Services at New Mexico State University offers a variety of services to students with documented physical,
learning, or psychological disabilities. Please feel free to drop by our office or contact us for additional information.

Disability Support Services
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is committed to addressing accessibility concerns in a timely manner.
Please use this form to report barriers that you have encountered in our services, programs, activities, or facilities,
whether on campus or at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).

Clovis Community College offers all students an equal opportunity for education. Our Special Services Office assists students with disabilities and/or a disabling condition.

Adelante provides community resources (GiveABQ, Diverse IT, and food services), disability services (employment and training, day rehabilitation, residential programs, and durable medical equipment), senior programs (senior residential living, senior meals, and a senior center), and business services.

At LifeROOTS we focus on individuals and their specific needs. Our disabled adult clients and families have access to day habilitation (day hab), supported employment, job coaching, job development, literacy programs and much more. We offer children and families FREE early childhood intervention screenings, assessments and services from birth to age 3. We also offer other therapeutic and support services for children with disabilities including parenting classes, therapeutic and behavioral services and much more.

At Bilingual Multicultural Services, Inc. (BMSI) we have the Best Team Support where therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages who are impacted by mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions. Various programs for all ages, providing occupational, physical, speech and language, psychological, social work, professional development and consulting, and birth-3 (FIT) services.

Best Buddies in New Mexico offers One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without disabilities.

Choices ILC assists people with legal rights, personal attendants, accessible housing, money management, education/employment, resource assistance on disability law, equipment and devices, and problem solving.

Mandy's Farm provides residential, employment, and day services as well as the AgrAbility, VAMOS, and horseback riding programs for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The ILRC provides services for individuals with disabilities aimed at independence and serves Bernalillo, Cibola,
De Baca, Guadalupe, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties.

Services include Technical Services Program, Technical Assistance Program, Education and Awareness, Attendant Services Program, Nursing Home Transition, and Independent Living Services.

Physical sites include the Albuquerque Main, East Mountain, Alamagordo, and Socorro offices.

Since 1957, ARCA has provided opportunities for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities to enjoy great lives. ARCA is a private not-for-profit organization opening doors for over 700 children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities to live great lives. Since 1957, our services continue in the spirit of our founding Albuquerque families. We provide customized opportunities for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities to live, work and enjoy rich recreational experiences in valued community roles.

Services include Acquired Brain Injury Services, Independent Living, Supported Living, Family Living, InterCare Living, Meaningful day Program, Supported Employment, ARCA Janitorial Services, La Paloma Greenhouse, SMART Living Program, Health Services, Health Promotion Initiatives, Foster Care, Prader-Willi Syndrome Project, and Respite.

“SEED” stands for “Self Employment for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities”. The name clearly defines that the program is to make loans available to individuals with disabilities regardless of the type of disability, age, income level, or location of residence in the state, to purchase needed equipment and home-based business supplies. SJCI, in collaboration with DreamSpring and NMTAP, provides low interest loans on a case by case basis. NMTAP loans can be used for tools, computers, home office supplies, business equipment, home office modifications, and portable buildings.

The Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team dba WESST is a statewide 501(c)(3) small business assistance organization committed to supporting individuals in New Mexico who want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing one. Founded by three women in 1989, WESST proudly targets its services to women, people of color and low-wealth New Mexicans. In order to make our services as accessible as possible, WESST offers training and consulting in both English and Spanish. Physical accessibility is provided through our 7 offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell and Santa Fe. Each of the offices hosts a Women’s Business Center, funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. WESST is also an SBA Microlender and a CDFI.

Partners for Employment's mission is to build capacity by providing training, technical assistance, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. We work with state agency personnel, supported employment service providers, educators, family members, self-advocates, and employers to advance promising practices for inclusive employment throughout New Mexico. Partners for Employment is a statewide collaborative.

Our partners include:

• University of New Mexico's Center for Development and Disability (CDD)

• Department of Health's Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD)

• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

The Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency (Ticket) Program is a Federally-funded employment program designed to provide Social Security disability beneficiaries (i.e., individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits based on disability) the choices, opportunities and support they need to enter the workforce and maintain employment with the goal of becoming economically self-supporting over time. You may call the Ticket to Work Helpline at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD), Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET for more information.

The NMSBDC offers a range of services to help small businesses succeed in New Mexico.

Services include:

• Business Plan Development

• Access to Capital

• Continuity of Operations

• Online Commerce

• Protecting Intellectual Property

• Cyber Security

• Travel Mitigation

• Mitigating Disaster Effects

Locations include: Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Clovis, Espanola, Farmington, Gallup, Grants, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Roswell, Santa Fe, Silver City, Socorro (TCA, NM Tech), Taos, Tucumcari. For more specific contact information click on your location at https://www.nmsbdc.org/locations/.

Specialisterne is a worldwide organization that helps connect individuals with neurodivergence, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder, with employment opportunities.

Individuals can see job openings or apply for future notification.

Companies and schools can get more information about participating in Specilisterne's programs or getting training opportunities for their organization.