Building The Arc
Founded in 1955, The Arc of New Mexico’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages by advocating for equal opportunities and choices in where and how they learn, live, work, play and socialize. The Arc of New Mexico promotes self-determination, healthy families, effective community support systems and partnerships.
Grant Helps Identify Needs of New Mexicans with Down Syndrome
In 2011 The Arc of New Mexico received a grant from The Arc of the United States in Washington, D.C. to conduct a national search for best practices in the care, education and support of individuals with Down syndrome and conduct a needs assessment for individuals with Down syndrome living in New Mexico to identify existing services and programs and gaps in services and programs.
The following report is the result of individual interviews, focus groups, surveys and information gathered from national research. The Arc of New Mexico is already moving forward with recommendations listed in the report with the goal to develop statewide supports and services for individuals with Down syndrome.
