Parents Reaching Out

🎃👻 3 WEEKS AWAY! 👻🎃

The countdown is ON! 🧡 Join us, The Arc of New Mexico, and other community organizations for our 2nd Annual Halloween Extravaganza! Get ready for an afternoon full of Halloween fun, trick-or-treating, and community connection!

🍬 Trick-or-treating
🎃 Costumes and Halloween fun
📸 Spooky-sweet memories
🧡 An inclusive, accessible, and not-too-scary celebration for families and individuals with disabilities!

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
📍 5130 Masthead St NE
🎟️ NO COST EVENT!

👉 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/q4xxehr?mode=preview&source_id=f54f0f33-ff50-4d6b-82f6-fd9c0724ee7f&source_type=em&c=$%7BContact.encryptedContactId%7D

🚗🎃 Want to host a trunk? We’re still looking for organizations and community members to join us! Decorate your trunk, bring your Halloween spirit, and help make this event extra special for our families. It’s a great way to connect with the community and be part of an inclusive Halloween celebration!

👉 Interested in hosting a trunk? https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/q4xxehr?mode=preview&source_id=f54f0f33-ff50-4d6b-82f6-fd9c0724ee7f&source_type=em&c=$%7BContact.encryptedContactId%7D

Tag a friend, share this post, and help us spread the Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎

Today, we celebrate the teachers who show up every day to support, encourage, and believe in their students. ❤️

Teachers play such an important role in helping children discover their strengths, build confidence, and reach their goals. For students with disabilities, strong partnerships between teachers and families can make an especially meaningful difference.

To all the teachers across New Mexico and beyond, thank you for the time, patience, creativity, and care you give to your students every day!

We appreciate you! 📚✏️🍎

Won’t you be our neighbors?!

💙 Thank You for Making Our Conference a Success! 💙

We are so grateful to everyone who came together to learn, share, connect, and celebrate the power of families and community.

A HUGE thank you to our attendees for showing up, asking questions, sharing your experiences, and being willing to learn and grow alongside one another. Your participation is what makes this conference so meaningful!

👏 To our presenters: Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and passion. Your sessions gave families and professionals valuable information and tools they can take with them long after the conference.

🤝 To our exhibitors: Thank you for connecting with families, sharing your resources, and helping attendees discover services and opportunities available in their communities.

💙 To our sponsors: Thank you for investing in New Mexico families and making it possible for us to keep this event accessible and family-focused. Your support makes a difference!

And to everyone who helped behind the scenes, from our staff and volunteers to our partners, we appreciate you more than you know.

We are proud to bring people together for New Mexico families, by New Mexico families. Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us Be Your Own Best Advocate!

We can’t wait to see you at the next one! 🎉

📚 NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Preparing for Your Parent-Teacher Conference 🎙️

Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate their progress, and discuss how to support their learning!

But what should you ask? What should you bring? And how can you make the most of your time together?

In our newest podcast episode, we share helpful tips to help families feel prepared and confident for their next parent-teacher conference. 💬

✨ Learn how to:
✅ Prepare questions before your meeting
✅ Talk about your child’s strengths and needs
✅ Discuss concerns and possible supports
✅ Build a strong partnership with your child’s teacher

Remember, you know your child best, and your voice matters!

🎧 Listen to the podcast on:
🍎Apple Podcasts: https://conta.cc/3SMOSLd
▶️ YouTube: https://conta.cc/4yhGMJN
🎵 Spotify: https://conta.cc/3UVoTSy

When it comes to decision-making supports, there is no one-size-fits-all. The appropriate option depends on the person’s needs, circumstances, and ability to establish the legal arrangement.

To learn more about the below decision-making options and more, please contact the DDC Office of Guardianship at (505) 841-4549 or visit nmddc.org

Busy getting ready for the Family Leadership Conference in Farmington tomorrow! We can’t wait to see you there!

Happening this weekend!

LOS LUNAS - Join us at Mitchell Theatres Starlight 8 for a sensory friendly showing of Forgotten Island on October 3rd at 11am. Sign in begins at 10:30am
Sound is lowered, lights stay on a dim level, and no previews
Admission is $5.75 per person, autistic individual is paid for by Autism Society New Mexico
*This is an inclusive event and open to anyone that can benefit from the accommodation

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout the state.

Thank you, Governor, for recognizing the importance of for all New Mexicans.

Check out the Gonzales Trust, administered by the ARC of New Mexico. Have questions or request information by reaching out to Lena @ [email protected].

https://arcnm.org/gonzales-trust/