Accessible New Mexico
Empowering Accessibility. Ensuring Compliance.
Accessible New Mexico is Equal-Access Consulting’s community initiative dedicated to advancing inclusion and equal opportunity for people with disabilities across the state. We provide education, resources, advocacy, and compliance services to help make New Mexico the most accessible state in the nation.
Our Goals
- Raise Awareness – Amplify the voices of New Mexicans with disabilities.
- Promote Inclusivity – Expand access to public spaces, businesses, and digital environments.
- Empower People – Offer resources and training to strengthen advocacy.
- Build Partnerships – Collaborate with communities to create lasting change.
Why It Matters
- 1 in 4 New Mexicans — over 400,000 people — lives with a disability.
- The disability community represents $490 billion in disposable income nationwide.
- From Santa Fe plazas to tribal lands, rural towns, and Albuquerque businesses, accessibility ensures full participation for all.
- For organizations, accessibility means compliance, equity, and growth.
Our Services
Accessibility Audits
Comprehensive evaluations for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), and Section 508 (Rehabilitation Act accessibility standards for federal agencies and contractors) compliance:
- Websites – WCAG 2.1 AA testing with remediation roadmaps
- Documents – PDFs, Word docs, presentations
- Physical Locations – Full ADA Standards assessments
- Section 508 Compliance – For state contractors and government entities
Each audit includes a detailed report with prioritized, New Mexico–specific recommendations.
Training & Workshops
Practical education to build skills and awareness:
- Inclusive Design – Accessible UX and customer service best practices
- Legal Obligations – Risk management for leadership
- Community Awareness – Public programs and advocacy campaigns
- Industry Training – Tourism, hospitality, healthcare, education, retail
Featured Program: Digital Access Essentials
In partnership with Santa Fe Community College, we offer a free 5-week certification course with a professional badge via Credly.
Why Choose Us
- Local Expertise – Deep community roots and knowledge of New Mexico’s unique challenges.
- Proven Impact – Decades of expertise in ADA, civil rights, and accessibility compliance.
- Community Focus – Partnerships with individuals and families, organizations, and local agencies to build sustainable solutions.
- Contact Us – Request a consultation to learn more about how Equal-Access Consulting can help make your organization compliant and an industry leader in accessibility.