Happy Halloween Tips for Everyone
For those of you who celebrate Halloween, we know trick or treating can sometimes feel more like a trick than a treat when your child has a disability. Two moms…
Don’t Miss this Quarter’s Joint Planning and Advisory Council Meeting on November 2 at 10 a.m.
We urge you to attend the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council in person on November 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon at Hudspeth Regional Center in the Chastain Auditorium. This…
LGBTQ+ History Month: the Life of Dr. Charles Silverstein
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, celebrating the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people. This week, we call your attention to the life of the psychologist and LGBTQ+ activist…
Proposed New Federal Rules on Disabilities are Open for Comment
On September 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published proposed new rules to strengthen protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act…
Understanding ADD and ADHD During Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Month
October is Attention Deficit (ADD) and Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness month. The theme of the month is "Moving Forward with ADHD." At the end of this blog,…
Down Syndrome Acceptance Month
According to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), October has been National Down Syndrome Awareness Month( DSAM) since the 1980s. The Society describes October as "a month to raise awareness and…
Bullying Prevention Resources on Families as Allies Website
In honor of October being Bullying Prevention Month, we've updated (or are in the process of updating, depending on how long it takes) the bully prevention information on the resource page…
What Mississippi Law Says about Bullying at School
Bullying is against the law in Mississippi on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or on a school bus. Mississippi state law requires each local school district to prohibit bullying…
How Do I Talk to My Child About Bullying?
Talking to your child about bullying can be tricky, but it's important. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center reports that one out of five K-12 students say that someone bullied them in the…
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Mental Illness Awareness Week: ‘Together We Care, Together We Share’
The U.S. Congress established National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in 1990. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) facilitates MIAW the first week of October each year. NAMI designated the theme of…