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The New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual well-being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Mexicans and their families, friends and colleagues. NMCDHH provides programs and services to over 250,000 people in New Mexico who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened and their families, friends, agencies and organizations. Programs and services are categorized into three areas: communication access and development, telecommunications and technical assistance, and public policy and advocacy. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Department of Community Advocacy provides advocacy and referrals for transition-related settings, as well as guidance on requesting and receiving accommodations. They also work with professionals from various districts, institutions and agencies to ensure that individuals are receiving appropriate services under federal law, and participate in a variety of transition groups and organizations focused on improving outcomes for post-secondary transition for individuals with disabilities.
The Department of Community Advocacy provides advocacy and referrals for transition-related settings, as well as guidance on requesting and receiving accommodations. They also work with professionals from various districts, institutions and agencies to ensure that individuals are receiving appropriate services under federal law, and participate in a variety of transition groups and organizations focused on improving outcomes for post-secondary transition for individuals with disabilities.