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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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IMPORTANT DDSD INFORMATION


Funding Opportunities:
arrowMarch 15, 2010 - This project involves providing training to parents of children who are eligible for the Family Infant Toddler Program who need to be fully informed about early intervention and their key decision making role in the IFSP process. click here

HEALTH ALERT!
arrowOCTOBER 2009 - HEALTH ALERT: Bulk Laxative Choking Alertadobe
arrowMAY 2009 - HEALTH ALERT: Bowel Obstruction Alertadobe
arrowJuly 2008 - HEALTH ALERT: Aspiration Health Alert

Medical and Dental Healthcare:
arrow3/27/2009 - The Los Lunas Community Program Dental Clinic information handout
arrow11/24/2009 - The Healthcare Coordination Guidance
arrow11/25/2009 - Unique Assistive Technology Solutions
arrow 2/06/2008- Technical Assistance Guideline on Guardianship adobe

NEW!
arrow 10/23/2009 - Directors Release: Family Living and Supported Living Reimbursement and Transition Budget Procedure
arrow 9/7/2009 - Meaningful Day "Idea Book!" has a new look. Its easier to navigate check it out.
arrow 8/12/2009 - New Mexico National Core Indicator Project

State Incentive Grant Application
arrow 10/23/2009 - State Improvement Grant Application for the Extended Part C Option - Submitted 08/07/2009.
arrow 8/4/2009 - The Family Infant Toddler Program has a new look see what's new.
arrow 4/24/2009 - Fitting the Pieces Together revised 4/24/2009: A Parent's Handbook on how to apply for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver.
arrow1/29/2009 - 2008 DDSD Annual Report - Click here.
arrow2/11/2009 - DDSD Programs - New Mexico County Impact Map

DDSD Training: learn about upcoming training.
arrow5/14/2009 - Individual Specific Training How to develop and deliver effective Individual Specific Training.

Clinical Services Bureau (CSB):
arrow2/16/2010 - Medically Fragile Waiver Family Photo Gallery
arrow8/7/2009 - New information and forms for the Aspiration Risk Management Protocol Pilot
arrow3/27/2009 - March Therapy Newsletter: Focus- Aspiration
arrow11/18/2009 - Revised AT Fund application
arrow3/26/2009 - Training: The Clinical Services Bureau upcoming training on Aspiration Risk Management
arrow3/27/2009 - New Posting of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)

Provider Updates:
arrow 2/15/2010 - Outlier Process and Tools for the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver - effective date February 15, 2010
arrow 2/01/2010 - Provider Update: Retroactive Reviews memo - effective date February 15, 2010
arrow 8/18/2009 - NEW!Developmental Disability News August 2009
arrow3/26/2009 - The 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 5/04/2009 - DD and MF Provider Enrollment Information (updated: 5/2009)
arrow 10/16/2009 - Fiscal year 2010 Community Inclusion Performance Contract

Developmental Disability News New Mexico:
arrowMarch 2010adobe
arrowOctober 2009adobe
arrowAugust 2009adobe

Case Management:
arrow 2/15/2010 - Level of Care Request to Increase Process - effective date February 1, 2010
arrow 2/1/2010 - Provider Update: Retroactive Reviews memo - effective date February 15, 2010
arrow 10/30/2007 - Case Management Website (first appeared 7/08/2008)
arrow 1/09/2007 - The Client Individual Assessment Form in MS Word format

The Advisory Council on Quality Supports for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families (ACQ):
arrow1/14/2010 - See our web page - click here
arrow9/11/2009 - Meeting Calendaradobe

Policy and Procedure:
arrow2/20/2009 - Policy Governing Primary Records and Documentation Requirements Policy
arrow7/31/2008 - The Vocational Assessment Profile (VAP)  Policy and Procedure
arrow7/31/2008 - Supported Living Policy
arrow7/31/2008 - Medical Immobilization - Protective Stabilization and Pre-sedation Policy

Standards:
arrow4/27/2009 - The FY 2010 State General Fund Service Standards (Effective Date July 1, 2009)
arrow4/17/2007 - The DD Waiver Service Standards (Effective Date April 1, 2007)

Community and Technical Assistance Guidance:
arrowLearn about the most recent information on Emergency Preparedness
arrow9/7/2009 - Visit the new Meaningful Days in New Mexico website
arrow9/28/2009 - "Meaningful Day Idea Book!"
arrow7/08/2008 - New Mexico's PATH to Better Lives
arrow7/08/2008 - Learn more about the Mi Via Waiver

DDSD Specific Resources:
arrow2/26/2009 - DDSD Organization Chart click here
arrow10/21/2008 - Money Management Tool Kit click here
arrow8/24/2008 - The DDSD Request for Regional Office Intervention form

Events and Meetings:

FACTS ABOUT THE NEW MEXICO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUPPORTS DIVISION
Additional Links

left arrow to linkFIT Early Intervention  left arrow to linkFamily Focus  left arrow to linkOrg Chart  left arrow to linkAbout the Department of Health 


Department of health

left arrow to linkDepartment of Health Home


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