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Disability Rights New Mexico – DRNM – is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, promote and expand the rights of persons with disabilities. We are the designated protection and advocacy program for New Mexico, and as such we have authority under federal law to pursue legal, administrative and other remedies on behalf of persons with disabilities.

2020-2021 Rights of Students with Disabilities Reference Manual
Your Student's IEP During COVID-19
Change of Placement for Drugs
Eligibility Under 504 and IDEA
Functional Behavioral Assessment
How to file a complaint with the Public Education Department
How to make a request for a First Special Education evaluation for your child
How to prepare for a Manifestation Determination Review
Invisible Disabilities
New Mexico State Standards for Special Education (?)
New Mexico Rights and Responsibities Rules for Enforcing Conduct (Discipline) (?)
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Federal Regulations
Nichcy IDEA 97 Amendments Summary (?)
Related Services
Special Education Advocacy Tip Sheets
Title IX Of The Education Amendments Of 1972 Albuquerque Public Schools Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Disability Support &
Advocacy Santa Fe
Early Intervention

1205 Parkway Dr. Suite A
Santa Fe, NM 87507

(800) 737 0330 Toll-Free
(505) 471 1001 Local
(505) 471 4427 Fax
info@newvistas.org

Disability Support &
Advocacy Las Vegas
Early Intervention

624 University Ave Suite 600
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Mailing Address
PO Box 3539 Las Vegas, NM 87701

(505) 425 5044 Local
(505) 425 0168 Fax
info@newvistas.org

New Vistas,

We are a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, a nonresidential private nonprofit agency based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, providing an array of independent living services for nine northern New Mexico Counties. 51% of staff are persons with disabilities; 51% of Board of Directors are persons with disabilities; and providing five core services of advocacy, independent living skills training, peer support, information and referral, and transition.

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