Disability-Related Instruction

RN Case Management Program: The Medically Fragile Case Management Program provides Registered Nurse Case Management/Service Coordination services statewide for children who are Medically fragile and their families via nine satellite offices. The case managers use a family centered approach to care, and through collaborative partnerships act as advocates, resource persons, facilitators, and paperwork coordinators for families. Case managers support parents as team leaders who address the day-to-day care of their child. The services in the community and through the Medically Fragile EPSDT and Medically Fragile Waiver support families in their decision to care for their child who is medically fragile in their home. Christy Barden, Director, 272-2910, cbarden@salud.unm.edu Eligibility: Individuals who are medically fragile must meet the eligibility guidelines and the definition of medically fragility--a long term chronic medical condition that requires skilled care and assessment. They must also be diagnosed with their medically fragile condition prior to the age of 22 years. Intake Procedure: Referral form is faxed to the MFCMP at 505-272-8100. Referral form can be emailed upon request. Call 272-2910 for more information.

Accessibility Information
Assistive Technology Information
Caregiver Training
Case/Care Management
Developmental Assessment
Disease/Disability Information
Family Caregiver Subsidies
Government Information Lines
Home/Community Based Care Waiver Programs
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
Legislative Advocacy
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Programs
School System Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
State Medicaid Waiver Programs

The Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Programs at the CDD are a collection of programs that are centered on autism spectrum disorders. We provide clinical services training and technical assistance, as well as family services and supports. The Autism Programs is staffed by individuals with specific expertise in the area of ASD. Our services are statewide.We also provide parents and professionals with knowledge of special needs for people with autism and autistic-like behaviors by providing: diagnostic assessment, family support, advocacy, information and technical assistance. The Programs we offer range from Clinical services to Educational Services. They are: Diagnostics and assessments - Neurodevelopmental clinic, Intervention Services- Parent Home Training, and Clinical Oversight School Based Consultation. Recreational Services- Camp Rising Sun, and Community Recreation Collaboration, Project SET Consultation Birth-5, Family Services, Public Policy Initiatives, and Community Training. For more information about any of the services we provide please contact the Autism Programs at 505 272-1852 or 1-800-270-1861

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Assistive Technology Information
Autism Therapy
Caregiver Training
Case/Care Management
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Developmental Assessment
Directory/Resource List Publication
Disability Related Sports
Disease/Disability Information
Distance Education
Early Childhood Education
Early Identification Programs
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
Government Information Lines
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Information Lines
Information and Referral
Internet Courses
Legislative Advocacy
Leisure Activities/Recreation
Physical Therapy
Recreational Activities/Sports
Special Education Assessment
Special Interest Camps
Specialized Information and Referral
Speech Therapy
Therapeutic Camps

A statewide program designed to provide technical assistance, training, support and networking information to families, service providers, and individuals, birth through 21, who are deafblind.

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Assistive Technology Information
Case/Care Management
Disease/Disability Information
Distance Education
Information Lines
Specialized Information and Referral
State Government Information Lines

The Disability Determination Services DDS is 100% federally funded by the Social Security Administration. The DDS employs Disability Adjudicators whose sole function is to determine eligibility of applicants for Social Security Disability Income SSDI and Supplemental Security Income SSI.

Disability Benefits
Disease/Disability Information
State Administered SSI Supplement Programs
State Disability Insurance Applications
Supported Employment
Ticket to Work/Self Sufficiency Employment Networks

Camp Rising Sun is a residential summer camp for individuals with autism spectrum and their typically developing peers. Currently serving children ages 8-12 and adolescents ages 12-17, for a 5 day, 4 night session. Each summer two camps are held. Interested participants are encouraged to request and send in the application as soon as possible as space is limited.Call to apply for summer camp-505-272-5142, check our website

Autism Therapy
Camps
Caregiver Training
Case/Care Management
Disability Related Sports
Disease/Disability Information
Information and Referral
Leisure Activities/Recreation
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Programs
Physical Therapy
Recreational Activities/Sports
Special Interest Camps
Speech Therapy
Therapeutic Camps

Early Childhood Mental Health Services ECMHS at UNM CDD offer relationship-based and family-centered assessment and treatment services for infants and toddlers birth to three and their caregivers/families. We provide assessment and treatment services when families are concerned about a very young child's social and emotional well-being, self-regulation, behavior, and/or when difficulties in child rearing come up for parents/caregivers. Children who have experienced abuse, neglect, disruptive changes in their care-giving environment and/or other potentially traumatic events are an area of specialization for ECMHS clinicians. The Infant Team program at UNM CDD works directly with children birth to three in CYFD-CPS custody, providing a comprehensive assessment of these children and their relationships with primary caregivers. This program provides some case management services, court reporting, and treatment for children and families. Referrals must be made through CYFD or with CYFD caseworker's approval. ECMH Services are provided by licensed social workers, psychologists, counselors, and advanced psychology trainees with specialized training in infant and early childhood mental health approaches. We offer an extended assessment process to be sure we understand family concerns fully before developing a plan for intervention designed to bring relief to both children and their caregivers/families. Parents, other caregivers and family members are our partners in this process and are always actively involved in all aspects of the assessment and treatment process. Services are primarily home-based, or can take place in our offices.

Caregiver Training
Case/Care Management
Developmental Assessment
Disease/Disability Information
Early Identification Programs
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs

Provides the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch. Services include programs for kids.