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Disability Rights Threatened
This message is from Ellen Pinnes and The Disability Coalition. Last week marked the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Olmstead case, which held that the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act...
DRNM’s annual review of NMPED complaints
As the 2025-2056 school year drew to a close, DRNM conducted its annual review of resolution reports issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department Office of Special Education in response to parent complaints. Click below to view DRNM's report and findings....
Changes to snap benefits: what you need to know
There have been some big changes to eligibility for SNAP benefits. Most signficantly, people receiving SNAP may now be required to show that they work, volunteer, or go to school in order to stay eligible. However, your disability may exempt you from these new...
NM DOJ report cites systemic failures at cYFD
The NM Department of Justice released a sweeping report documenting systemic failures within CYFD, finding that breakdowns in leadership, investigations, and oversight have repeatedly placed children at risk of serious harm. DRNM has long raised these concerns...
online intake now available
You can now start an Intake using DRNM's online system. Visit the link below to get started: https://drnm.org/intake-information/
DRNM Advocates for increased oversight of medical transportation
DRNM submitted public comments to NM Health Care Authority regarding the systemic failures of its medical transportation services. Read our full comments here: https://drnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DRNM-comments-on-proposed-changes-to-NMAC-8.324.7.pdf