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Kaity Ellis writes:</p>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span>Hello,</div>
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I am excited to share that nominations are now open for the <span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;">
<b>2026 Accessibility Awards</b></span>, hosted by Disability Pride New Mexico.</p>
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The Accessibility Awards celebrate leadership, advocacy, inclusion, and the accomplishments of New Mexicans with disabilities and their allies. These awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that are making a meaningful difference in advancing
accessibility and inclusion throughout our state.</p>
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I encourage you to help us identify and honor the people and organizations that are creating positive change in their communities. Whether it is an advocate, educator, employer, community leader, business, or organization, we want to recognize those who are
helping make New Mexico a more accessible and inclusive place for everyone.</p>
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<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;"><b>Important Dates:</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;" role="presentation"><b>Nomination Deadline:</b></span> Friday, June 26, 2026</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;" role="presentation"><b>Recipients Notified:</b></span> Wednesday, July 1, 2026</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;" role="presentation"><b>Awards Ceremony:</b></span> Thursday, July 30, 2026</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; direction: ltr; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;" role="presentation"><b>Location:</b></span> National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM</li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;"><b>Submit a nomination:</b></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span><a href="http://bit.ly/2026AccessNominations" id="OWA86f0b091-ecad-58d2-2486-5dca53d65afd" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">bit.ly/2026AccessNominations</a></p>
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Please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks, colleagues, and community partners. Your help ensures that the incredible work being done across New Mexico receives the recognition it deserves.</p>
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Thank you for supporting accessibility, inclusion, and disability pride throughout New Mexico.</p>
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Warm regards,</p>
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<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;"><b>Kaity Ellis </b></span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 23px;">AALS, BSW, LMSW, ADAC </span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span>Disability Pride New Mexico<span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>
</span><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-ItalicMT;"><i>Recognize Ignite Unite</i></span></p>
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For questions or accessibility accommodations, please contact: <span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;">
<a href="mailto:info@disabilitypride-nm.org" id="OWA1125a176-d21a-743c-2d4d-53c818fe498c" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><b>info@disabilitypride-nm.org</b></a></span>.</p>
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