MDA
Mentoring Diverse Abilities
Destination: Dona Ana Branch Community College - 4/19/6
Cochiti Dam Field Trip Mentoring Diverse Abilities (MDA) Project April 7, 2006
Mentoring Diverse Abilities is funded through the U.S. Department of Education’s Special Demonstration Programs, Award #H235S040126 and administered through the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The program extends from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2009.
Mission
To help Hispanic and Native American youth with disabilities fulfill their personal goals and professional ambitions and live fully and independently in their communities.
Staff:
Andy Winnegar, Santa Fe, NM – Principal Investigator 505-954-8521
Denise Tierney, Albuquerque, NM – Staff Manager 505-798-1897
Rita Lujan, Albuquerque, NM – Native American Coordinator – 505-797-8773
Marica Weist, Anthony, NM – Southern Coordinator – 575-882-1023 Ext. 20
Jose Alfredo Garcia, Anthony, NM – Peer Mentor – 575-882-1023 Ext. 20
Tracy Alcaraz, Santa Fe, NM – Administrative Secretary – 505-954-8563
Larry Maestas, Albuquerque, NM – Benefits Advisor – 505-222-4789
Stakeholders
New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bernalillo Public Schools, Bernalillo, NM
Tohajiilee School, Tohajiilee, NM
Gadsden Public Schools, Anthony, NM
New Mexico Department of Aging and Long Term Services Gold Mentor Program
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
The Governor’s Office of Workforce Training and Development
Abrazos Family Support Services, Bernalillo, NM
Employers’ Disability Resource, Albuquerque, NM
Employer Advisory Council
Leah Rhule, Employers’ Disability Resource
Denise Tierney, Mentoring Diverse Abilities, NMDVR
Rita Lujan, Mentoring Diverse Abilities, NMDVR
Employers:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Manpower, Inc.
University of New Mexico
City of Sunland Park
Kirtland Air Base
Home Depot
For further information contact:
Rita Lujan
Central Region Coordinator
505-797-8773
or
Marcia Weist
Southern Region Coordinator
575-882-1023 Ext. 20
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