Organization
The Arc of New Mexico
A statewide advocacy organisation founded in 1955 that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion in the community throughout their lifetimes. The Arc of New Mexico provides advocacy, family support, housing assistance, and policy work across the state.
About
Established in 1955, The Arc of New Mexico is the state's oldest and largest advocacy organisation dedicated to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a chapter of The Arc of the United States, it combines grassroots family advocacy with professional policy expertise to drive change at state and local levels.
What They Do
The organisation delivers advocacy services, family support programmes, housing and community-living resources, and legislative policy work. The Arc of New Mexico coordinates with local Arc chapters throughout the state and partners with disability service providers to extend its reach into communities across New Mexico.
Who They Serve
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages, and their families and caregivers, across New Mexico.
Related Organizations
The Arc
FeaturedWashington, DCNationalThe Arc is the largest national community-based organisation in the United States for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, with more than 600 chapters nationwide providing direct services and advocacy.
Mixed LeadershipIntellectual & Developmental DisabilityAdvocacyMencap
London, United KingdomNationalMencap (Royal Mencap Society) is the UK's leading learning disability charity, working with and for people with learning disabilities and their families for over 75 years. They provide direct services, peer support, information, and campaigns to build a world where people with learning disabilities are valued and included.
Professional-LedIntellectual & Developmental DisabilityAdvocacyAutistic Self Advocacy Network(ASAN)
FeaturedWashington, DCNationalASAN is a national advocacy organisation run by and for autistic people, working to advance the rights of autistic people through public policy, community-building, and direct support. Their motto is "Nothing About Us Without Us."
Disabled-LedAutismAdvocacy