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Elderly and Disability Services Division Marise McFadden, Director, 505-476-4706 Doyle Smith, Deputy Director, 505-476-4785 Click on the link above to email Ms. McFadden or Mr. Smith |
The Elderly and Disability Services Division is responsible for the administration of the Coordination of Long-Term Services Program, the Disabled and Elderly Waiver program, the Personal Care Option program, the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), the Traumatic Brain Injury program, the GAP Program, and Mi Via, New Mexico's Self-directed Waiver program. These programs provide support to enable older adults and individuals with disabilities to remain in their own homes and communities or to return to their homes from a nursing facility or institution. The Division also advocates for each consumer to live in the least restrictive environment, and provides education and training for consumers, case managers, and direct service providers.
Goal
To develop a statewide, interagency long-term care strategic plan.
Objectives
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LINKS TO
2008 Southwest Conference on Disability
ARC's 2008 Convention in Albuquerque
in New Mexico
(TBI) Provides short-term services for persons of all ages who have had a traumatic brain injury
National Council on Disability report "Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment" |
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(Coordination of Long-Term Services)
Serves persons who are eligible both medically and financially for the Medicaid institutional level of care
(PCO) Improves the quality of life for those with disabilities and health conditions
self-directed program for the elderly and individuals living with a disability
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Provides an integrated service delivery system
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