New Mexico

Southwest ADA Center (DBTAC)

This Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) provides training, information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology (IT) to people in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies in New Mexico

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages.

New Mexico Aging & Long Term Care Services Department

Provides specialized services for seniors and people with disabilities to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

New Mexico Protection & Advocacy System

A private, non-profit organization which protects and promotes the rights of people with disabilities in New Mexico.

Protection & Advocacy for Assistive Technology Program

Serves persons with disabilities who are, or would be, able to maintain or improve their functioning through the use of assistive technology, but have been denied funding or are otherwise having problems in obtaining these devices or services. Both children and adults are eligible for services.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Phoenix, AZ District Office

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Phoenix District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and several counties in New Mexico.

Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities

Toll free number (1-800-552-8195) provides information to individuals with disabilities, families, advocates, therapists and case managers about service providers, support groups and other local, state and national resources.

Aging & Disability Resource Center

A one-stop resource for seniors, people with disabilities and their families that provides information and assistance on everything from legal service, hospice care, transportation and more. Call 1-800-432-2080.

Adult Protective Services Division

Services include investigation of reports of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation; protective placement; caregiver services and legal services.

Consumer & Elder Rights Division

Assures elderly and disabled citizens of New Mexico protection of their rights to adequate standards of care and access to essential benefits, goods and services.
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