Jan 10th and Feb 11th Disability Rights Awareness Days 2026

Disability Rights Awareness Day at the State Capitol

Gather with us at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 from 9am - 1pm for Disability Rights Awareness Day at the Roundhouse! A drop-in clinic with Disability Rights New Mexico will be available (room and time to be announced) and an...

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Legislative Preview from the Disability Coalition

Legislative Preview – 2026 Session

This message is from Ellen Pinnes and The Disability Coalition.     With 2025 behind us, it’s almost time for the 2026 regular session of the New Mexico Legislature, which will convene at noon on Tuesday, January 20. ...

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Disability Prepared. Exchanging best practices in disaster planning for people with disabilities.

Emergency Preparedness Training

HOW PREPARED ARE YOU TO WORK WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER?  NM Governor's Commission on Disability is hosting an all-day workshop on various topics related to emergency preparedness Training is designed to...

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Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC)

Special Session Legislative Report

This message is from Ellen Pinnes and The Disability Coalition.  The governor has now signed the last of the five bills that passed in last week’s special legislative session, formally closing out that session.  Here’s a quick recap of...

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New Mexicans with Disabilities Unmet Needs Survey - New Mexico Statewide Independent Living Council

New Mexicans with Disabilities Unmet Needs Survey

The New Mexico Statewide Independent Living Council (NM SILC) wants to hear directly from people who have disabilities, their family members, caregivers and other stakeholders. It should take about 5 minutes, at most, to answer these questions. The...

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NM Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference - The 2025 D.E.A.M Conference registration is now open. Reserve your seat today!

Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference

The 2025 D.E.A.M Conference registration is now open, reserve your seat today!  When: October 15, 9am - 12:30pm | Hiring Event 1:30 - 4pm Where: Berna Facio Professional Development Center, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM...

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