/tags/developmental-disabilities developmental disabilities en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Oct 2019 01:35:09 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-10-02/online-portal-features-resources-for-autism-spectrum-disorder About one in 60 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) nationwide, and that rate is rising. The New Mexico Public Education Department… Thu, 03 Oct 2019 01:35:09 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-10-02/online-portal-features-resources-for-autism-spectrum-disorder Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-09-12/lawmakers-grapple-with-sub-minimum-wages-for-workers-with-disabilities People with intellectual and developmental disabilities often get individualized support in order to hold a job. Many work for regular pay, but a nearly… Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:59:03 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-09-12/lawmakers-grapple-with-sub-minimum-wages-for-workers-with-disabilities Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-07-12/lets-talk-cutting-wait-times-for-disability-services Let's Talk New Mexico 7/18 8a: Thousands of New Mexicans with intellectual and developmental disabilities have waited years to get access to group homes,… Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:30:31 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-07-12/lets-talk-cutting-wait-times-for-disability-services Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-03/abqs-cannabis-decriminalization-could-be-boon-for-patients There could be more peace of mind for people in Albuquerque who don’t qualify for the state’s medical cannabis program if Mayor Tim Keller signs a measure… Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:53:02 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-03/abqs-cannabis-decriminalization-could-be-boon-for-patients May Ortega /local-news/2017-10-30/public-comment-period-open-on-adult-guardianship-rules The state Supreme Court created a commission to look at how adult guardianship works in New Mexico, and to figure out how to improve the system. After a… Mon, 30 Oct 2017 23:19:31 GMT /local-news/2017-10-30/public-comment-period-open-on-adult-guardianship-rules Marisa Demarco /public-health-new-mexico/2016-09-13/auditor-director-may-have-stolen-from-disability-program Funding for people with developmental disabilities in this state has been tight for years. And one organization might have had thousands less than it… Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:24:12 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-09-13/auditor-director-may-have-stolen-from-disability-program Marisa Demarco /public-health-new-mexico/2015-07-06/could-unspent-funds-shorten-wait-list-for-disability-services New Mexico’s auditor identified more than $4.5 billion in unspent state funds earlier this year. Now a national agency wants to see some of that money go… Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:59:56 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-07-06/could-unspent-funds-shorten-wait-list-for-disability-services Marisa Demarco