The Arc of New Mexico acts as administrators through our Self-Advocacy program

The Arc of New Mexico acts as administrators 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 time sheets for their work, which includes preparation and presentation time. One of the primary focuses of the program is to develop leadership skills as advocates gain experience and in turn uplift others, teaching the personal and practical skills needed to organize and facilitate meetings and activities.