Iinah Iliih, Inc.

Iinah Iliih means “Precious Life”

MISSION STATEMENT:

To serve people with disabilities in educational, training, employment, and recreational activities.

To educate the general public, tribal, state and governmental leaders, and other service providers, as well as people with disabilities, about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

To promote compliance with the ADA laws regarding accessibility, parking, public facilities, and employment.

To provide outreach and transportation services for people with disabilities residing in the community.

To learn to advocate for self and others.

To provide counseling and promote positive self-esteem for persons with disabilities and their families.

To encourage and promote independence, self-sufficiency, and wellness for persons with disabilities.

PURPOSE/SERVICES/ACTIVITIES:

Iinah Iliih will work to encourage and promote independence and self-sufficiency by persons with disabilities. The program will coordinate services related to education, training, self-care, recreation, employment, and counseling provided to consumers and family members to promote positive self-esteem. Staff conduct training and presentations on injury prevention, seat-belt use, sobriety, sensitivity awareness of persons with disabilities, and other related topics as requested. Presentations may be arranged by contacting any staff or Board member of Iinah Iliih.

Iinah Iliih has also established an Arts and Crafts Center at the Rio West Mall in Gallup, New Mexico. The Center displays and sells artwork made by American Indians with disabilities. If you are a Native American artist with a disability, Iinah Iliih can assist you with displays, marketing, and selling your arts and crafts.

CONTACT:

Iinah Iliih, Inc.
P.O. Box 1835
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 863-5817

Executive Director - Patrocino Garcia
President, Board of Directors - Jonathan Todachine