Ability Connection New Mexico

Mailing Address: 401 San Pedro NE, Suite E, Albuquerque, NM 87108
County of Location: Bernalillo
Phone: (505) 268-5076
NTEE Code: B- Education, E- Health Care, G- Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines, P- Human Services, R- Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy, W- Public, Society Benefit
Mission Statement:

At Ability Connection, our passion is providing the very highest quality care and support to children and adults with disabilities. We empower individuals to live the best life possible by removing barriers that inhibit independence and autonomy.

Primary Programs:

Technology Initiative:Ability Connection is making assistive technology more accessible to individuals with disabilities by providing different types of technology to individuals who can benefit from its use. Our Technology Initiative gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to receive assistive or therapeutic equipment at no cost. There are two programs within Ability Connection’s Technology Initiative: Enabling Communication and Tech 4 Tots.
 
Public Education:
 
The Public Education program at Ability Connection provides valuable educational services to families, caregivers and disability professionals who are responsible for taking care of (or overseeing the care of) a person with a disability. We also offer training and educational programs to the community in order to create a greater awareness of disabilities, to promote better care for people with disabilities, to teach about recognizing abuse, neglect or exploitation, and to foster more positive attitudes toward those with disabilities.

Populations Served: All Populations, Disabled, Families
Counties Served: Statewide
Year Founded:

1953

Annual Budget: $500,000 - $749,999
Personnel: 1 to 5 FTE
Executive Director:

Bill Knudsen

Accepts inquiries: Accepts inquiries about volunteering
Nonprofit Status: Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS, Is registered as a Nonprofit Corporation with the State of New Mexico

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