New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI)
NMSBVI is a State-Supported School that serves children across New Mexico who are identified as having a visual impairment or suspected of having a visual impairment. They offer vision screening training to New Mexico FIT providers, complete functional vision assessments, provide ongoing in-home vision and Orientation and Mobility Services using a routines-based approach, support IFSP teams with outcomes and strategies, and assist families with ophthalmological appointments. All children who have or are suspected of having a visual impairment must be referred to NMSBVI, with parent permission.
New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD)
NMSD is a State-Supported School that serves children across New Mexico who are identified as deaf or hard of hearing or are suspected of having a permanent hearing difference. They offer hearing screening training to New Mexico FIT providers, provide ongoing in-home intervention using a routines-based approach, center-based Part C group preschool and therapy services, as well as opportunities to work with deaf or hard of hearing professionals regarding life skills and language development. These services are tailored to each family and can include developing spoken language, sign language, early visual communication, and/or auditory skills. All children who have or are suspected of having a permanent hearing difference must be referred to NMSD, with parent permission.
Presbyterian Ear Institute (PEI)
PEI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist people with hearing loss to listen and speak. They work with caregivers to support children with hearing loss to communicate using the oral option (speaking). PEI serves children with any degree of hearing loss through caregiver coaching, speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment, audiology evaluation and treatment, parent mentors, oral-deaf educators, and a Toddler Group EI setting.
Project for New Mexico Children and Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind
The Project for New Mexico Children and Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind is a technical assistance project that works with early intervention and education providers to address the high-intensity educational needs of children with combined vision and hearing impairments. They provide training, consultation, resources and transition support for children from birth through 21.
Early Childhood Evaluation Program (ECEP)
The Early Childhood Evaluation Program provides specialized interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations for children ages birth through three who demonstrate complex developmental needs such as cerebral palsy, autism, complex medical conditions, complex developmental delays, complex behavioral or regulatory issues, and more. Following an evaluation, the program provides recommendations to early intervention providers and caregivers. Additionally, ECEP delivers technical assistance and training to early intervention providers on varied topics.
ECEP Website
ECEP Office Hours Recordings
Parents Reaching Out (PRO)
PRO is a Parent Training Information Resource Center that serves children and adults from birth to age 26 across New Mexico. The Early Childhood program supports families of children ages birth through age three who have or are at risk of having developmental delays, disabilities, or medical conditions by providing resources, training, and connections to other families. PRO also offers resources and support to families with children in the UNMH NICU. Additionally, they support families with the transition process from Part C Early Intervention to Part B Preschool Services.