A. It is the purpose of the legislature in enacting the Developmental Disabilities Act to promote opportunities for all persons with developmental disabilities to live, work and participate with their peers in New Mexico communities. Priority shall be given to the development and implementation of support and services for persons with developmental disabilities that will enable and encourage them to:
(1) exert control and choice over their own lives;
(2) achieve their greatest potential for independent and productive living by participating in inclusive community activities; and
(3) live in their own homes and apartments or in facilities located within their own communities and in contact with other persons living in their communities.
B. The Developmental Disabilities Act authorizes the department to plan, provide and coordinate support and services to persons with developmental disabilities.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 50, § 2.
Purpose of act. — The Developmental Disabilities Act expresses a clear state policy in favor of integrating disabled students into communities. Although this act is directed at assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, such as autism or mental retardation, this important state policy applies with equal force to individuals with any form of disability or handicap. Hill v. Community of Damien of Molokai, 1996-NMSC-008, 121 N.M. 353, 911 P.2d 861.
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