Links / Websites

The New York Office of MR/DD's mission is to coordinate and provide services for people with developmental disabilities and their families and to conduct research into the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities.

The Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled in New York serves people with mental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State.

This site provides information and resources to seniors in the State of New York.

The official state website offers information and links to government, business, travel, education, environment, healthcare and employment. The site includes extensive information on services for the aging community and people with disabilities.

The Long Term Services Division provides community based services to individuals living with a variety of disabilities.

This weblink provides information about New Mexico's Medicaid Waiver services. A Medicaid Waiver allows a state, such as New Mexico, to \"waive\" certain regulations governing certain types of Medicaid services, Medicaid provider requirements and eligibility requirements. A Medicaid Waiver is specifically designed to provide services reimbursable under Medicaid to a targeted population, who in the absence of the Waiver would require services in an institution.

The Human Services Department serves over 600,000 New Mexicans each month by administering several large state and federally funded programs including: Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps & Child Support Enforcement Services.

The purpose of the Independent Living/Older Blind Program is to enable blind individuals in New Mexico to live independently in their homes and communities.

The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Care Department is dedicated to promoting the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities. The mission is to achieve the highest quality of life for older persons, people with disabilities and their families by enhancing autonomy, health, economic well-being, community involvement and personal responsibility. Check out the website for additional information.

The official state website offers information and links to government, business, travel, education, environment, healthcare and employment. There is a section on disability services including information on long term care, assistive technology, and employment.