State to survey disabled and related employment issues
Starting Tuesday, the state is launching a survey to learn more about employment issues for the disabled in New Mexico.
The New Mexico Human Services Department’s Medical Assistance Division and the state’s Focusing on Abilities partners (15 agencies) are joining forces to conduct the statewide research.
“This survey will help us determine what obstacles people with disabiilities currently have in obtaining work in New Mexico,” said Carolyn Ingram, director of the Medical Assistance division. “[It] will also provide some data on how effective our current programs are … and how improvements can be made.”
People with disabilities, their family members, care providers, advocacy group leaders, independent living center managers and other individuals involved with the disabled are encourage to participate in the survey, which can be taken online or by mail (call toll free (888) 997-2583 to request a paper copy) through Oct. 5.
Computers for completing the survey online will be available Aug. 26 through Aug. 29 at the 2008 Conference on Aging at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, as well as Oct. 1 through Oct. 3 at the Southwest Conference on Disability at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
All responses will remain anonymous and no personal information, such as name or address, is required.