United States Attorney’s Office Reminds State and Local Government Agencies to Designate an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator.

The Dear Colleagues Letter announces that on March 15 at 2 pm, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will be holding a virtual meeting for ADA Coordinators to provide information on the steps that state and local governmental entities can take to comply with the ADA and provide an opportunity for questions.

The Department of Justice published guidance on web accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It explains how state and local governments (entities covered by ADA Title II) and businesses open to the public (entities covered by ADA Title III) can make sure their websites are accessible to people with disabilities as required by the ADA.

All GCD, NMTAP, and BIAC emails have changed from @state.nm.us to @gcd.nm.gov. Please update your contacts. All old emails will work temporarily.

The New Mexico Disability, Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) Coordinator is a new position just opened for applications. If you are interested in applying please contact Lisa McNiven at 505-435-9326 or lisa.mcniven@gcd.nm.gov

The spring 2023 GCD newsletter is now out. Check out the updates and news from the GCD and our program partners.

GCD is hiring the position of Brain Injury & Disability Program Manager

(GCD#12437)

Come join our team!