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We are committed to people with developmental disabilities or medically fragile health conditions, their families, friends and anyone committed to supporting and advocating for individuals with special needs in New Mexico. To learn more about DDSD (see Who We Are).

Our goal for this site is to be welcoming, informative, and up-to-date. Whether you are visiting for assistance or information, we hope you find this site useful (see Using this Site). We invite you to explore our web site (see Overview).

 

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What's New?



Funding Opportunity!
arrowFIT ARRA Extended Part C Option - Request For Proposals (RFP): The Department of Health is Requesting Proposal from qualified applicants to provide early intervention and service coordination under the “Extended Part c Option” funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). For more information or to be mailed a hard copy of this RFP call the FIT Program toll free at 1-877-696-1472.

HEALTH ALERT!
arrowOCTOBER 2009 - HEALTH ALERT: Bulk Laxative Choking Alertadobe
arrowMAY 2009 - HEALTH ALERT: Bowel Obstruction Alertadobe

NEW!
arrow Directors Release: Family Living and Supported Living Reimbursement and Transition Budget Procedure
arrow Meaningful Day "Idea Book!" has a new look. Its easier to navigate check it out.
arrowNew Mexico National Core Indicator Project

State Incentive Grant Application
arrow State Improvement Grant Application for the Extended Part C Option - Submitted 08/07/2009.
arrowThe Family Infant Toddler Program has a new look see what's new.
arrowFitting the Pieces Together revised 4/24/2009: A Parent's Handbook on how to apply for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver.
arrow2008 DDSD Annual Report - Click here.
arrowDDSD Programs - New Mexico County Impact Map

DDSD Training: learn about upcoming training.
arrowIndividual Specific Training How to develop and deliver effective Individual Specific Training.

Clinical Services Bureau (CSB):
arrowNew information and forms for the Aspiration Risk Management Protocol Pilot
arrowMarch Therapy Newsletter: Focus- Aspiration
arrowAspiration Health Alert
arrowRevised AT Fund application
arrowTraining: The Clinical Services Bureau upcoming training on Aspiration Risk Management
arrowNew Posting of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)

Medical and Dental Healthcare:
arrowThe Los Lunas Community Program Dental Clinic information handout
arrowThe Healthcare Coordinator Guidance
arrow Unique Assistive Technology Solutions
arrow Technical Assistance Guideline on Guardianship adobe

Provider Updates:
arrow NEW!Developmental Disability News August 2009
arrowThe DDSD Monthly Provider Invoice and the Invoice Instructions for providers of Adult State General Fund, Respite and non-direct Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program services
arrow DD and MF Provider Enrollment Information (updated: 5/2009)
arrow Fiscal year 2010 Community Inclusion Performance Contract

Case Management:
arrow Case Management Website
arrowThe Client Individual Assessment Form in MS Word format

The Advisory Council on Quality Supports for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families (ACQ):
arrowMeeting Calendaradobe

Policy and Procedure:
arrowPolicy Governing Primary Records and Documentation Requirements Policy
arrowThe Vocational Assessment Profile (VAP)  Policy and Procedure
arrowSupported Living Policy
arrowMedical Immobilization - Protective Stabilization and Pre-sedation Policy

Standards:
arrowThe FY 2010 State General Fund Service Standards (Effective Date July 1, 2009)
arrow The DD Waiver Service Standards (Effective Date April 1, 2007)

Community and Technical Assistance Guidance:
arrowLearn about the most recent information on Emergency Preparedness
arrowVisit the new Meaningful Days in New Mexico website
arrow "Meaningful Day Idea Book!"
arrow New Mexico's PATH to Better Lives
arrow Learn more about the Mi Via Waiver

DDSD Specific Resources:
arrowDDSD Organization Chart click here
arrowMoney Management Tool Kit click here
arrowThe DDSD Request for Regional Office Intervention form

FACTS ABOUT THE NEW MEXICO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUPPORTS DIVISION
Additional Links

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Department of health

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Leadership

left arrow to linkGovernor Richardson
left arrow to linkOffice of the Secretary
left arrow to linkState Legislature


Most Requested Links

left arrow to linkCommunity Practice Reviews - Lynn Rucker

left arrow to linkFitting the Pieces Together revised 4/24/2009: A Parents Handbook on applying for the DD Waiver
left arrow to linkIndividual Service Plan (ISP)

left arrow to linkDD, FIT, SGF and MF Waiver Program Standards

left arrow to linkCase Management

left arrow to linkClinical Services Bureau

left arrow to linkEligibility
left arrow to linkFamily Infant Toddler Program
left arrow to linkHow to Become a Provider
left arrow to linkFamily Focus
left arrow to linkDDSD Regional Offices
left arrow to linkRespite Services
left arrow to linkSupported Employment Services
left arrow to linkMaking Employment First a Reality in New Mexico: Resources
left arrow to linkThe Dental Clinic


New Mexico Health and Social Service Resources

left arrow to linkResources for New Mexico