WHO WE ARE

Laguna Acoma Connections (LAC) began in 1955 with funding by the U. S. Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration.  LAC provides employment and training service to American Indian adults with disabilities residing on the Laguna and Acoma Reservations.  Services are also available to tribal members who reside in Albuquerque and Grants.

Laguna Acoma Connections can assist individuals in identifying their needs and obtaining the proper assistive technology and ultimately, gainful employment.

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Individuals eligible for services are:

• People with physical or mental impairment
• People who require services in order to prepare for, enter, or obtain employment

WHAT IS IMPAIRMENT?

Impairment is a physical or mental disability that is a barrier to employment.

Examples include:

Blindness

Learning Disability

Deafness

Traumatic Brain Injury

Paralysis

Mental Retardation

Autism

Alcoholism

Diabetes

Rheumatoid Arthritis

GOALS

To improve the opportunities for American Indian

adults with disabilities to become employed.

To assist individuals with disabilities in becoming

contributing and employed members of the community.

  PROCESS

• Application
• Eligibility
• Individual plan for employment
• Delivery of service
• Case closure

APPLICATION FOR SERVICES

Individuals may apply for services directly to Laguna Acoma Connections or be referred by an agency, family, or community member.  Individuals applying for services must submit a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).  If an individual receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or SSDI, a letter indicating eligibility for monthly support should be submitted at the time of application.

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