Intro to the Campaign
The Arc of New Mexico – in collaboration with the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Disability Rights New Mexico, and Parents Reaching Out has started a Waiting List Campaign. The goal is to put a face on the issue. Strategies will include a web page highlighting individual and family stories, town hall meetings, and testimony at public meetings and hearings in Santa Fe and around the state.
We need your help. We are asking individuals and families who are on the waiting list to share their stories with us. In this way we can make the issue real to our state legislators, state administrators and other elected officials.
If interested please complete the photo/story release and mail, email, or fax the form, your story and photo to The Arc of New Mexico.
Email:
rcostales@arcnm.org, or dhusted@arcnm.org
Mail:
The Arc of New Mexico
3655 Carlisle NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Fax:
505-883-4630
When writing your story include the following information: name, county, age, and type of disability. Also consider the following questions:
- What is your situation and why services are needed.
- How long have you or your family member been on the waiting list?
- How are you coping now without help?
- What are some of your dreams and goals for the future and how are they affected by being stuck without the supports and services you need?
- How do you think the DD Waiver will help you achieve your dreams and goals?
- If you could say one thing to a legislator about your needs or the needs of your family member, what would it be?
Thank you for your participation and support – your story can make a difference!
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Waiting List Stories
Additional Waiting List Information
