Creating Pathways Towards Deaf Independence

Our mission focuses on education, growth, and equity for the New Mexico deaf community.

This program is designed to utilize the strengths of an established Deaf entrepreneur to mentor a budding Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard-of-Hearing entrepreneur.

Hand raised in center of photo with people lined up in the background
Hand raised in center of photo with people lined up in the background

The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy(ASLA) and DCCNM collaborated in ......

This program allows ASLA students to hone their entrepreneurial skills at the DCCNM Coffee Shop.

DCCNM hosts multiple events. Monthly events follow general holidays and special occasions. Other events include the Albuquerque Twinkle Light Parade.

Providing our community with opportunities to communicate socialize and just have FUN!

A multi-level residential building features several staircases leading up to each unit. The structure has a series of windows and railings. Decorative colorful streamers are strung across the building, adding a festive touch.
A multi-level residential building features several staircases leading up to each unit. The structure has a series of windows and railings. Decorative colorful streamers are strung across the building, adding a festive touch.

Deaf Lead/Taught ASL Classes

Learn ASL in an immersive environment.
......

A group of modern residential buildings featuring a unique slanted design, surrounded by a lush green lawn and several trees. The buildings have multiple floors with a light color scheme, including white and pastel shades. The area around the buildings is well-maintained with pathways and some small decorative elements near the grass.
A group of modern residential buildings featuring a unique slanted design, surrounded by a lush green lawn and several trees. The buildings have multiple floors with a light color scheme, including white and pastel shades. The area around the buildings is well-maintained with pathways and some small decorative elements near the grass.
High-rise residential building with pink and white exterior. A large letter 'B' is visible on one of the walls. The building has multiple balconies secured with white grills. The lower portion includes a blue roof and a yellow sign with text in a different language.
High-rise residential building with pink and white exterior. A large letter 'B' is visible on one of the walls. The building has multiple balconies secured with white grills. The lower portion includes a blue roof and a yellow sign with text in a different language.
Rental Space and Equipment

The DCCNM Events Center is for Rent!

Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard-of-Hearing organizations may reserve this space at no charge.

kjhkjhjghjhfghcgfc

C

Community Engagement

Empowering the deaf community through education and cultural initiatives.

A large, attractive residential complex with twin, multi-story buildings frames a central pool area. Lush greenery, including tall palm-like trees and shrubs, surrounds the pool, creating a resort-like atmosphere. People are casually strolling around the pool area, and there are outdoor seating structures in the distance.
A large, attractive residential complex with twin, multi-story buildings frames a central pool area. Lush greenery, including tall palm-like trees and shrubs, surrounds the pool, creating a resort-like atmosphere. People are casually strolling around the pool area, and there are outdoor seating structures in the distance.
Deaf Entrepreneur Program

This program focuses on fostering entrepreneurship within the deaf community, promoting equity, and encouraging innovative business solutions tailored to the needs of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing individuals.

A long, single-story residential building with a red shingle roof and white brick walls. The facade features several evenly spaced windows with dark gray trim and two sets of steps leading to doorways. A bare tree stands in the foreground on a brown grass lawn, accompanied by a few objects such as a plastic toy car, a blue bin, and a planter.
A long, single-story residential building with a red shingle roof and white brick walls. The facade features several evenly spaced windows with dark gray trim and two sets of steps leading to doorways. A bare tree stands in the foreground on a brown grass lawn, accompanied by a few objects such as a plastic toy car, a blue bin, and a planter.
Accessible Housing

Our initiative aims to provide affordable housing solutions for deaf individuals, ensuring accessibility and comfort, while fostering a sense of community and belonging among residents in New Mexico.