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The Health Care Authority’s mission is: We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
Employment First
Access to work is a civil right. This means everyone has the right to work. No matter what challenges you face, you can work if you are given the chance and the right support. You make your own decisions.
There are many benefits to having a job and working. These benefits include but are not limited to:
- Money to spend or save
- Growth and skill development
- Increased self-determination
- Employer benefits like paid leave
Employment Tales
The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) is celebrating the success of New Mexicans with intellectual and developmental disabilities at work through the Employment Tales series.
“I enjoy my job because I can learn new things every day, and every day I work with my coworkers it makes me realize that we work together to make new strong work relationships, and they accept me for who l am by using good attitude towards other people. Working at this job is a great feeling because we can work together to finish it and share the best attitude with each other. “ – V.B.
By sharing your employment tale, you can join DDSD in encouraging more people to explore how they can contribute to their local economy and build a pathway to economic stability.
Want to participate? Submit a picture and 5 sentences about what you enjoy about working to Lizette.Lujan@hca.nm.gov
Events and Trainings
Resources To Get Started
Based at the University of new Mexico’s Center for Development and Disability (UNM CDD), PFE provides training and resources to support quality employment support services.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR)
Assists New Mexicans with disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep competitive integrated employment via counseling, training, job placement, and support services. Submit an online referral
Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS)
See resources for job seekers or learn more about workforce sectors in New Mexico.
Association of People Supporting Employment First
National membership organization focused on inclusive employment and career advancement opportunities for people with disabilities.
Contact the Statewide Community Inclusion & Employment Unit to learn more:
Community Inclusion Coordinator contacts here: Contact List
Contact the Statewide Community Inclusion & Employment Unit to learn more:
Alix Dean
Statewide Community Inclusion and Employment Lead
(505) 819-7346
Lizette Lujan
Statewide Community Inclusion and Employment Coordinator
(505) 470-0279