We need to increase the rates reimbursed for wages for direct support professionals. President Donald J. Trump American Jobs Plan provides $400 B for Home and Community-Based Services and Supports The Arc of the United States @NJorwic #DPS2021

Amanda Replogle is a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate at The Arc of New Mexico. Amanda’s work cell # is 505-315-2800 and her email address is [email protected]. To learn more about Amanda visit: Facebook.com/TheArcNM/

Great COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language selfadvocacyinfo.org/resource/covid… #DPS2021 SARTAC

Thank you, Rep. Debbie Dingell for joining us on the second day of the Disability Policy Seminar starting now! #DPS2021

“She’s high-functioning.” “They’re lower-functioning.” Have your ever heard (or used) these terms to describe autistic people? Well-meaning as these terms may be, functioning labels often perpetuate harmful stereotypes about autistic people.

“...we do not belong in an institution. We should have the same opportunities as anyone else. Everyone should get the help they need in their home.” Steve spent 8 yrs waiting before he was able to escape a life of neglect. His story shows #MedicaidCantWait thearc.org/no-one-should-…

Self-care is about taking steps to feel healthy and comfortable. Whether it happened recently or years ago, self-care can help you cope with the short-terms and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault. For more information visit: Facebook.com/TheArcNM/

"Don't discount what your own story says. In some ways that can be more powerful than thinking about a dollar amount." - @[email protected] Storytelling IS powerful! Your officials need to hear how their policy decisions affect your life. #DPS2021

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) — a time to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it. For more information please visit: Facebook.com/TheArcNM/

New Mexico will have a COVID Vaccine Clinic for adults with disabilities on April 26 and 27 in Albuquerque. Walk-Ins are Welcome!! The Moderna vaccine will be administered. See the flyer for more information -- call DDPC at (505) 841-4519 for more information.

Tarana Burke is an activist, community organizer, and executive. She is the founder of the “me too” movement. Due to her hard work, the #metoo movement has started conversations about sexual violence around the world. For more information please visit facebook.com/TheArcNM/

Wear jeans with a purpose campaign was started after an Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction. The Chief Judge argued, “because the victim wore very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans it was no longer rape but consensual sex.”

#DenimDay2021 #SAAM2021

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fb.watch/5czqWRWJe4/ Sunshine ambassadors performance at The Arc NM Open House today.

Britney Spears’ conservatorship battle is shining light on challenges that people with disabilities face under guardianship. Our upcoming webinar will describe how the issues might apply to people with disabilities & alt approaches to consider. Register: bit.ly/2Xy3wt9

Check out "Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021" eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-na… Eventbrite

The Budget and What It Means for Disability Services us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Join us on December 7th!