Developmental Disabilities Supports Division Publications:
The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) creates the following publications:

DDSD Newsletter - Information and success stories about our Division and the population served.

New! 2007 DDSD Annual Report - Information about Developmental Disabilities Supports Division's responsibilities and accomplishments for the prior fiscal year (in Adobe pdf).

Family Focus - individual and family activities and artwork.

History of Developmental Disabilities Supports Division - historic information about how our services and programs began.

Handbooks and Guides:

A Resource Manual for Independent Case Managers for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver - A DDSD manual for service professionals.

Developmental Disabilities Waiver Handbook - "Fitting the Pieces Together" handbook for parents, guardians and individuals about how to apply for the DD Waiver.

Family Infant Toddler Parents' Handbook - Short worksheets and tips to help you think about questions to ask, and a guide in helping you make decisions for your child and family.

Mi Via Participant Guidebook - Mi Via which means "my way" or "my road," is designed to assist you in managing your services and supports to live your best life.  Recommend to download file before opening.

Reports and Data

FIT Annual Report - Information about Family Infant Toddler Program's responsibilities and accomplishments for the prior fiscal year.

Surveys and Data - Information about DDSD's performance measures related to the perceived effectiveness of services and direct care staff's cultural sensitivity towards those they serve.

Other Resources

DDSD Requirements (Policies, Procedures and Directors Releases) - Information about DDSD's requirements that provide structure to DDSD's mission. (see Rules)

Clinical Services Bureau Resources page - Information about resources available to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and their interdisciplinary teams in New Mexico.

How Your Baby Grows - A parental guide to the developmental stages and behaviors to watch for and expect to see in their baby. (English) (Spanish)



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