Mission Statement

Committed to improving the quality of life of all New Mexicans with disabilities, the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability addresses social integration, economic self-sufficiency, political resolve, physical and program accessibility, and full participation in the benefits of life and rights of all individuals.

Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 giving people with disabilities the same civil rights protections against discrimination as other minority and disenfranchised groups, GCD finds that there are still many barriers to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" that many other people are able to take for granted. As a result, GCD acts in the role as disability advisor to the Governor and Legislature to ensure that policies are enacted and followed to benefit New Mexicans with disabilities.

2009 New Mexico Conference on Aging
http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/2009_COA.html
August 25-27, 2009
Sandia Resort and Casino, Albuquerque

Southwest Conference on Disability
http://cdd.unm.edu/swconf/
September 30-October 2, 2009
Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque