New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council

10/10/2026

Our Center for Self-Advocacy team was busy today attending and presenting at the Southeast Regional Self-Advocacy Conference. Thank you to everyone involved for putting on an amazing event!

10/09/2026

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th, the DDC office will be closed. We will reopen Tuesday, October 13th at 8am.

10/09/2026

Its HERE!!! We here at the CSA now have a podcast called - Real Life, Real Advocacy! our first episode is up for you to watch and share!

Check it out on YouTube at:

https://youtu.be/yiab6GZOwG4?si=jSvly9rmDZd1EpBk

10/09/2026

Learn the different options of guardianship and its list of alternatives.

Contact us:

(505) 841-4549

[email protected]

10/08/2026

Office Of The Special Education Ombud (OSEO) is a state agency that provides comprehensive information and support to public schools and families navigating special education systems in New Mexico.

Contact us at:

(505) 841-4565

[email protected]

10/07/2026

Office Of Guardianship (OOG) is a state agency within the DDC that provides decision-making support for New Mexicans with disabilities. Office Of Guardianship doesn't just offer guardianship services, but services for alternatives to guardianship.

Contact us:

(505) 841-4549

www.NMDDC.org

10/06/2026

Stay connected to the DDC across social media. Also, stay connected by visiting our website at www.nmddc.org.

10/05/2026

School-to-Work Transition Team Meetings happening in October.
UNM Center for Development and Disability New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation New Mexico Health Care Authority EPICS - Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs

📣 School-to-Work Transition Team Meetings – October 2026

Partners for Employment is hosting its October School-to-Work Transition Team (SWTT) Meetings for regions across New Mexico!

These virtual meetings provide opportunities to learn about best practices in supported employment and school-to-work transition, connect with helpful resources, and collaborate to improve outcomes for transition-age students.

💻 All meetings will be held via Zoom at 2:00 PM.
📅 North Central — October 7
📅 West & Southwest — October 8
📅 Northwest — October 13
📅 East & South Central — October 14
📅 Metro & Central — October 15

💙 EPICS will be logging on! We look forward to connecting, learning, and sharing resources with families and community partners.

✅ Registration is required: https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal2a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=33&wp=137&tz=0&ms=10&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=UNMCDD&rf=&pn=0

10/02/2026

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month!
The New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council joins New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in recognizing the talents, contributions, and leadership of people with disabilities across our state. Together, we can continue building communities where everyone has opportunities to participate, work, lead, and thrive!

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout the state.

Thank you, Governor, for recognizing the importance of for all New Mexicans.