Assistive Technology Purchase/Rental

The New Mexico Elks Association assists Cerebral Palsy patients and families with medical equipment, speech therapy, physiotherapy, wheelchairs, walkers and anything including communication equipment and custom-made accessories. They also help patients with physical therapy, chair lifts, vans and many other items.

Assistive Technology Acquisition Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance

The FIT Program is a statewide program that provides early intervention services to infants, toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and families in New Mexico. Early intervention provides activities and strategies for families to use to promote their child's development throughout the day. Early intervention can make a lifetime of difference!

Assistive Technology
Audiological Evaluations
Blind Mobility Aids
Case/Care Management
Developmental Assessment
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
Family Based Services
Hearing Aids
Low Vision Aids
Nutrition Education
Parenting Education
Specialized Counseling Services
Speech and Language Evaluations
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility

A Medicaid Waiver allows a state, such as New Mexico, to "waive" certain regulations governing certain types of Medicaid services, Medicaid provider requirements and eligibility requirements. A Medicaid Waiver is specifically designed to provide services reimbursable under Medicaid to a targeted population, who in the absence of the Waiver would require services in an institution. A combination of medical eligibility and financial eligibility determines an individual's eligibility for Waiver Programs.

Adult Day Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment
Case/Care Management
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Disability Related Transportation
Family Counseling
Group Homes for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Health Education
Home Employment
Home Health Care
Home Improvement/Accessibility
Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs
Homemaker Assistance
Housekeeping Assistance
In Home Adult Day Programs
Job Search/Placement
Language Therapy
Medicaid
Medical Public Assistance Programs
Nutrition Education
Occupational Therapy
Parenting Education
Personal Care
Physical Therapy
Prevocational Training
Respite Care
Social Skills Training
Speech Therapy
State Administered SSI Supplement Programs
State Medicaid Waiver Programs
Vocational Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Workplace Evaluation/Modification

Carrie Tingley Hospital is the only pediatric rehabilitation hospital in the state, housing a 24-bed inpatient unit in the Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion. We conduct more than 21 specialized clinics ranging in emphasis from brain and spinal cord injuries to development and neurological conditions to juvenile arthritis and clinical genetics. We also provide numerous therapy rooms, Gait labs, wheelchair evaluations, and braces or prosthetics. Children, particularly those with chronic conditions, need specialized healthcare focusing on their unique needs in a child-friendly place. Hospitalized children with chronic and often life-threatening diseases need quick, easy access to surgical and imaging services available at the Pavilion. And, this continuum of care extends to services available at UNM Children's Hospital, UNM Children's Psychiatric Center and UNM Hospital.

Artificial Speech/Augmentative Communication Aids
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Training
Case/Care Management
Co-Parenting Workshops
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Family Counseling
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Genetic Counseling
Group Counseling/Therapy
Health/Disability Related Counseling/Therapy
Home Health Aides
Hospitals
Individual Counseling/Therapy
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Library Services
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Mental Health Evaluation
Mobility Aids
Occupational Therapy
Parent Support Groups
Parks/Recreation Areas
Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatrics
Peer Counseling
Physical Therapy
Prescription Expense Assistance
Prosthetic Devices
Prosthetics/Orthotics/Seating
Psychological Testing
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Respite Care
Speech Therapy
Speech and Language Evaluations
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Therapeutic Camps
Visual/Reading Aids
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility

Artificial Speech/Augmentative Communication Aids
Assistive Technology Acquisition Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Product Evaluation
Assistive Technology Training
Audiological Evaluations
Audiology
Caregiver Training
Commercial Assistive Technology Equipment Fit/Modification
Community Wellness Programs
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
General Health Education Programs
Health Education
Hearing Augmentation Aids
Language Therapy
Nutrition Education
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Programs
Physical Therapy
Prosthetics/Orthotics/Seating
Public Health Information/Inspection/Remediation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Respiratory Aids
Seating/Positioning Aids
Speech Therapy
Speech and Hearing
Speech and Language Evaluations
Speech and Language Pathology
State Administered SSI Supplement Programs
Wellness Programs

Provides grants of up to $250 to fund Assistive Technology that supports participation in functional life activities. Any New Mexican with a developmental disability may apply for a grant that meets the criteria for functional participation. The yearly funding cycle starts July 1 and ends June 30 of the next year. Funds are distributed each year on a first come, first serve basis until the funds are exhausted.

Artificial Speech/Augmentative Communication Aids
Assistive Technology Acquisition Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Product Evaluation
Assistive Technology Training
Audiological Evaluations
Audiology
Caregiver Training
Commercial Assistive Technology Equipment Fit/Modification
Community Wellness Programs
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
General Health Education Programs
Health Education
Hearing Augmentation Aids
Language Therapy
Nutrition Education
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Programs
Physical Therapy
Prosthetics/Orthotics/Seating
Public Health Information/Inspection/Remediation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Respiratory Aids
Seating/Positioning Aids
Speech Therapy
Speech and Hearing
Speech and Language Evaluations
Speech and Language Pathology
State Administered SSI Supplement Programs
Wellness Programs

AAC Loan Bank offers SLPs Speech Language Pathologists the opportunity to borrow one or two devices, for 30 days, free of charge. These devices may be used during evaluations to assess for the appropriateness of features that match those of devices currently available from commercial vendors. Language encoding systems, voice output features and physical access to the device may be assessed with available devices. After this evaluation, a request may be made for the individual's insurance plan to pay for rental of the specific device recommended. Technical assistance is available from the SLP consultant to the Therapy Services Unit to determine which devices may be most appropriate for assessment purposes. Switch Evaluation Kit offers therapists a variety of switches and switch operated devices to assess an appropriate type of switch for an individual's use. This kit is for assessment purposes only and is free of charge. Adaptive Eating Equipment Loan Bank offers therapists an array of adapted utensils, dishes and drinking vessels for assessment purposes. Access to this equipment is free of charge.

Artificial Speech/Augmentative Communication Aids
Assistive Technology
Audiological Evaluations
Audiology
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Hearing Augmentation Aids
Language Therapy
Speech Therapy
Speech and Hearing
Speech and Language Evaluations
Speech and Language Pathology

The CSB manages the statewide Aspiration Prevention Program in the interest of reducing preventable aspiration in people with developmental disabilities. This program assists in the identification of risk factors, recognition of symptoms and implementation of prevention interventions. Accurate and updated Mealtime Procedure Packets, Health Care Plans and Crisis Prevention Plans are critical to this prevention effort.

Assistive Technology
Caregiver Training
Commercial Assistive Technology Equipment Fit/Modification
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Nutrition Education
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Programs
Respiratory Aids
Speech Therapy
Speech and Hearing
Speech and Language Evaluations
Speech and Language Pathology

The ALS Clinic at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is the only facility in New Mexico to provide comprehensive care for ALS patients. In a single appointment, patients are attend by skilled professionals in the following areas: Neuromuscular Nurse, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Social Work, Respiratory Therapy and Neurologist/Neuromuscular Specialist (Clinic sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association).

Artificial Speech/Augmentative Communication Aids
Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Training
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Computer Display/Output Aids
Computer Input Aids
Disability Awareness Programs
Disease/Disability Information
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
In Person Support Groups
Information and Referral
Legislative Advocacy
Library Services
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Oral Speech Aids
Seating/Positioning Aids
Specialized Information and Referral
Support Groups
Terminal Illness Support Groups
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility

Early Intervention Services, birth through three through Department of Health, Family Infant Toddler Program. Offering multidisciplinary evaluations, Child Find/Screening, Service Coordination, feeding, nutrition, Nursing, Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapies, and Developmental Specialist Services. Se habla Espanol.

Adapted Toys
Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Training
Case/Care Management
Developmental Assessment
Early Identification Programs
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
Equestrian Therapy
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy

Ability Connection New Mexico provides services to people of all ages with any form of physical or intellectual disabilities through several programs. Technology Initiative: The New Mexico Technology Initiative seeks to provide adaptive technology to children and adults with disabilities as they strive to achieve their highest level of independence. Details and applications can be found at www.abilityconnectionnewmexico.org. Information and Referral: Ability Connection provides information in English and Spanish for anyone with questions about programs, resources and support for people with disabilities 800-999-1898 Public Education: Information and training to the public is provided about programs, events and other topics related to disabilities. Our goal is to influence attitudes related to disabilities and to enhance understanding of disability related issues.

Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Software