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Communicating With and About People With Disabilities
Disability is part of the human experience, but sometimes people use words or phrases that are insensitive and do not promote understanding, dignity, and respect for people with disabilities. This resource by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities offers simple tips for language that can increase belonging and respect.
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ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barriers Removal
This checklist will help you identify accessibility problems and solutions in existing facilities in order to meet your obligations under the ADA. The goal of the survey process is to plan how to make an existing facility more usable for people with disabilities.
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Quick Tips: Trans Inclusion
Providers can ensure transgender survivors feel seen, supported, and safe through the language they use, the policies they have, and other simple actions. This resource, created by Forge, outlines tips for programs to make their services for inclusive for trans survivors.
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Resources for Language Access
This is a collection of resources to help professionals understand the importance of language access, how to work with survivors with Limited English Proficiency, and resources in New Mexico for connecting with interpreters.
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Minors’ Consent for Health Care Services in New Mexico
Under HIPAA, a parent/guardian generally has access to their child’s medical records. However, an exception is made if the minor consents to care that does not require parental/guardian consent under state law. Most providers take the position that if the minor can consent for the service, then they have the right to confidentiality and control access to and disclosure of medical records for those services. This resource provides New Mexico Statutes Annotated around minors' consent for health care services.
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Polyvagal Theory Chart of Trauma Response
Created by Southwest Trauma Training, this chart outlines the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system and the role they play in trauma responses.
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Coalition Connect: Supporting Previously Incarcerated Survivors
"Stacy Burleson, the Executive Director of Women in Leadership, will present on how to better support previously incarcerated survivors and some of the resources available to them. Women in Leadership is an organization that aims to uplift, empower, and inspire women to develop self-advocacy skills in order to become leaders through personal and professional growth by providing access to leadership development and educational opportunities. Recorded on February 28th, 2024"
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Coalition Connect: Supporting Autistic Survivors of Sexual Assault
"Jessie Calero is an autistic woman, nonprofit professional, anti-ableism advocate, and freelance writer. In this presentation, she will explore basic information about autism, the intersections between disability and sexual assault, and strategies for providing trauma-informed support to autistic community members and survivors. Recorded on May 22nd, 2024"
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Coalition Connect: Importance of Language Access Planning
"This session will be addressing language access, broadly, and will also focus on: Title VI language access requirements, the importance of trauma informed meaningful access and how to effectively communicate with clients with limited-English proficiency. Recorded on July 24th, 2024"
DownloadSexual assault programs across New Mexico provide free, confidential support for survivors, loved ones, and communities. Whether you’re looking for advocacy, counseling, medical care, legal support, or other resources, help is available. Find your local program and connect with services near you.
