New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council

06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day from the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council! 💙

Today we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and caregivers who show up every day with love, patience, and support.

Thank you for cheering on your loved ones, helping them reach their goals, and being an important part of their journey. The encouragement, time, and care you provide make a difference every day.

Wishing all the fathers and father figures in our community a happy Father’s Day filled with love, laughter, and special moments. 💙

06/18/2026

Join us for monthly in-person social groups. Have fun playing board games and meeting new people.
Adult groups are every third Tuesday from 1pm - 3pm and Teen groups are every second Friday from 1pm - 3pm.
Groups will meet at the DDC office:
625 Silver Ave SW - Albuquerque, Nm 87105
Please contact us at [email protected] to rsvp or for more isnformation

06/18/2026

Thank you Disability Pride New Mexico!

Join Disability Pride New Mexico and the City of Santa Fe as we commemorate the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a Disability Pride Flag Raising Ceremony.

This special event honors the history, achievements, and ongoing fight for disability rights while celebrating the strength and contributions of our community.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Santa Fe City Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501

06/03/2026

We are excited to be hosting a table at the NM Office of Special Education Exceptional Students, Empowered Families Conference Friday, June 26th, 2026 at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center in Albuquerque. This is a free event for the public.
To register, please scan the QR code or visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNBmUPb3FFLsT1aUi8gv-OPQHdlzlFjMFSz-4jYtFRy7eZdQ/viewform

📢SAVE THE DATE!

The New Mexico Public Education Department’s Office of Special Education is hosting Exceptional Students, Empowered Families - a FREE conference for families of children with low-incidence disabilities.

🗓 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Albuquerque, NM

Food and child care provided. Please see flyer for more details.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNBmUPb3FFLsT1aUi8gv-OPQHdlzlFjMFSz-4jYtFRy7eZdQ/viewform

05/27/2026

🌽🌱🫘 Join us for the 1st National American Indian Disability Symposium

"Cultivating Care: The Three Sisters Approach to Disability in Native Country" 🪶✨

📅 July 16-17, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
💻 FREE Two-Day Virtual Gathering

This meaningful gathering will focus on 🤝 community, 👨‍👩‍👧 kinship, and 💛 inclusion in Native Country.

🧏 ASL & CART provided!

The symposium is sponsored by the Native American Disability Law Center, the Inter-Tribal Disability Advocacy Council, and the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities-University of Arizona with Planning Committee Members:

✨ Banner Health Plans
✨ Northern Arizona University Institute for Native-serving Educators
✨ Association on American Indian Affairs
✨ The Arc-Arizona
✨ Navajo Nation Advisory Council on Disability
✨ Turtle Island Hand Talk

📝 Please register at:
[bit.ly/NativeSymposium26](https://bit.ly/NativeSymposium26?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

❓Questions? Please contact the coordinators:
📧 Kimberly Yellow Robe | [[email protected]]

📧 Agnes Attakai | [[email protected]]

05/21/2026

Excited to be attending and presenting at the UNM Center for Development and Disability 2026 Imagine Conference. Thank you UNM CDD for hosting an amazing event.

05/19/2026

Webinar Announcement:

Topic: Cross-System Strategies to Support Children with Complex Behavioral Health Conditions
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 2 pm ET
Location(s): Zoom
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mmc5ek9nTn6KvPihem4ozQ #/registration

Speakers:
Nancy Thaler, Project Lead
Stacey Nanemaker, Director of Cross-System Strategies, NASDDS

Facilitator:
Beth Stalvey, Executive Director, Texas DD Council

Children with complex behavioral health needs — and their families — face real barriers to getting effective help. This presentation unpacks the science of brain development to explain why dysregulated behavior happens, how it affects healthy growth, and how the brain's natural plasticity opens doors to real, lasting change.

This presentation is the product of a two-year project funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the NASDDDS Link Center. The Link Center partners include NASMHPD, NASHIA, NADD.

05/18/2026

Join the DDC Center for Self-Advocacy every 3rd Tuesday for our Adult Social Group!
Come connect, create, and have fun in a welcoming space and meet new people!

Enjoy activities like board games, book clubs, art projects, performances, and more while connecting with others in a supportive and inclusive environment. There is no cost to join.

To RSVP, please email us at [email protected]
The group will be meeting from 1pm - 3pm June 16th, July 21st, and Aug 18th 2026.

05/18/2026

**CANCELED FOR JUNE 12, 2026. PLEASE VISIT US FOR THE JULY MEET**
Join the DDC Center for Self-Advocacy every 2nd Friday for our Teen Social Group!
Come connect, create, and have fun in a welcoming space and meet new people!

Enjoy activities like board games, book clubs, art projects, performances, and more while connecting with others in a supportive and inclusive environment. There is no cost to join.

To RSVP, please email us at [email protected]
The group will be meeting from 1pm - 3pm June 12th, July 10th, and Aug 14th 2026.

05/13/2026

Need help understanding the DDSD waiver allocation process or available waiver programs?

Join the New Mexico Health Care Authority Developmental Disabilities Supports Division for virtual Allocation Office Hours. Beginning May 26, staff will be available to answer questions, provide guidance, and share information about DD and Mi Via Waivers and available supports and services.

🗓 Occurs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
⏰ 12 to 1 p.m.
💻 Join virtually through Microsoft Teams

🔗Link in the comments or scan the QR code.

📞 Need help joining? Call 505-350-0034 for assistance.