Our Sexual Assault Response Trainer and Crime Victim Advocate specializes in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). She provides trauma-informed training to law enforcement, hospital staff, therapists, and community organizations to improve response, accessibility, and care for survivors with I/DD. She is passionate about ensuring that every survivor feels valued and understood. She works hard to provide the …

The Arc of New Mexico acts as an administrator through our Self-Advocacy program. The program is funded through grants, which are utilized to pay advocates for their work on various leadership projects. Participants must be enrolled in a state program, such as the DD waiver. The advocates mentor other upcoming advocates as they help facilitate trainings and programs. Participants submit …

In 2025, New Mexico became the 28th state to pass a bill recognizing Supported Decision Making as a legal alternative or addition to guardianship. Supported Decision Making creates more independence and provides protected persons greater discretion over their lifestyle in matters such as housing, medical care, finances, and day-to-day personal choices. It makes I/DD clients better self-advocates, and can relieve …