New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council

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

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.

05/11/2026

The New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council (NM DDC) grant funding opportunity is now open!
Please use the Euna Grants Access Link: https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/fb0d5f2f-68b4-4224-832f-f264c96e8f3a to apply.
For assistance with the Euna Grants Platform, please email [email protected]

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council 💐

Today, we honor the women and nurturing figures whose guidance, advocacy, resilience, and unwavering support help create stronger, more inclusive communities every day.

Thank you for the countless ways you uplift, empower, and champion individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Your voices, compassion, and perseverance create lasting change.

Wishing all who celebrate a day filled with love, appreciation, and joy. 💜

05/05/2026

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's Annual Spring Fling will be happening this Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11 AM – 3 PM in Santa Fe
Join for a fun-filled day of community, connection, and celebration. Enjoy Music • Games • Arts & Crafts • Food • Prizes

This is a FREE event (registration required) benefiting and celebrating grandparents raising grandchildren, foster families, and members of the developmental disability community!

Enjoy complimentary Rail Runner rides and shuttle service to and from the event, or park and ride from the PERA Building.
Register at: www.governor.state.nm.us/governors-spring-fling/ or scan the QR Code

05/05/2026

Happening this morning from 8 to 9am

You’re Invited! May Early Childhood Community Call

Join ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky and special guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 8–9 a.m. to discuss important issues pertaining to the New Mexico early childhood community.

The next Early Childhood Community Call will be tomorrow Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Zoom Meeting Details: https://nmececdorg.zoom.us/j/95857839577
Telephone: 669-900-9128 or 253-215-8782
Webinar ID: 958 5783 9577