Accolades:

• 2007 – The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) of the Department of Health award for “Community-Based Adult Habilitation Best Practices, Provider Success” for best demonstrating the support of an individual's progress in the community
• 2007 – “Outstanding Employee in Small Business Ownership” award to Carman Lassiter of Tobosa
• 2006 – “Direct Support Professional Achievement Award in Meaningful Day” by DDSD to former Tobosa employee Bryant Tabor

• 2005 – “Best Supported Employment Provider” in Southeast New Mexico by the Southeast Regional Office/DDSD
• 2002 – Exemplary commendation by the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission:  “The Los Pasitos Learning Center is an exemplary facility providing day care and early intervention services.  Children receiving early intervention services are fully integrated with their age-similar peers.  The program encourages children to play and develop together in a supportive and educational environment.”
• 2002 – Exemplary commendation by the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission:  For Tobosa’s “emphasis on providing meaningful community activities for persons in its personal and social development services and residential services.  These activities include opportunities for volunteerism, participation in cultural events, meaningful day initiatives, recreation, participation in community organizations . . . [and] are individualized to maximize integration with nondisabled persons in the community.  A large variety of unique and creative activities regularly occur that are based on comprehensive individual assessments and collaborative service planning.”