COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COLLEGE PREP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Education Transition and Support
Jill Martinez, MA
Jill@edYouCoach.org
NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES
FIND PROVIDERS, SUPPORT GROUPS,
AND ADVOCACY AGENCIES.
DISABILITY RIGHTS NEW MEXICO (DRNM)
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.
TICKET TO WORK
Ticket to Work connects you with free employment services to help you decide if working is right for you, prepare for work, find a job or maintain success while you are working. If you choose to participate, you will receive services such as career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICE
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ABOUT VERIFYING THAT AN EMPLOYEE IS LEGAL TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT & DISABILITY (UNM-CDD) LIBRARY INFORMATION NETWORK FOR THE COMMUNITY (LINC)
A comprehensive list of resources available covering everything from Advocacy and Support Groups (community centers, crisis intervention, domestic violence, gambling problems), Basic Needs (housing shelter and food), Education, Family and Community Services (childcare, education, literacy services,) Healthcare (pre-natal, diabetes, AIDS/HIV-STD’s), Legal Aid, Transportation, and Senior Services just to name a few.
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
The ADRC is here to assist elders, persons with disabilities, and caregivers to find services and resources to help them live well and independently. The New Mexico Social Services Resource Directory (SSRD) is a service provided by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The SSRD utilizes a robust database providing information on over 3,700 national, state, and local resources.