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Disability Rights New Mexico - DRNM - is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, promote and expand the rights of persons with disabilities. We are the designated protection and advocacy program for New Mexico, and as such we have authority under federal law to pursue legal, administrative and other remedies on behalf of persons with disabilities.
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The Latest News
Transition Services are supports that help young people with disabilities prepare for life after the high school years. Please click here for more information.
The Governor’s Commission on Disability and The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management recently partnered to put together a fillable Evacuation Workbook (attached and at the link below) with a focus on people with disabilities. As we’re enveloped in smoke from fires across the state, they wanted to push out this resource.
Evacuation Workbook:
http://gcd.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GCD-Evacuation-Workbook_Fillable-002-final-with-corrections-an-table-of-contents-links.pdf
or
https://tinyurl.com/y46wprc6
Thank you!
In recognition of the 30th Anniversary of the historic Americans with Disabilities Act, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a Proclamation designating July 26, 2020 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day.
Read the text of the full proclamation from the governor.
More news articles - click here
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Click here for 2021 Legislative reports.
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DRNM is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors. Click here for information and application.
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Are you interested in serving on DRNM's Mental Health Advisory Council? If you are, click here for information and application.
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The Policy & Legislative Action Network (PLAN) is a group of individuals concerned with disability-related issues in New Mexico. Click here for more information on the PLAN.
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