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Read more about the article Families as Allies’ Partnership Award Named in Memory of Jo Turlington

Families as Allies’ Partnership Award Named in Memory of Jo Turlington

  • Post published:January 4, 2023

Each year at our Community Partnership Celebration, we honor four individuals or groups who have exemplified our four core values in the past year. We value every child and family, excellence, partnership…

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Read more about the article Mississippi Division of Medicaid Asks for Feedback on Waivers

Mississippi Division of Medicaid Asks for Feedback on Waivers

  • Post published:January 4, 2023

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid published a notice about the 2023 renewal of 1915c waiver programs and is requesting comments and recommendations on those renewals. Below are some essential points…

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Read more about the article 2023 Mississippi Legislative Session Begins

2023 Mississippi Legislative Session Begins

  • Post published:January 4, 2023

The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 3, 2023. The session lasts 90 days and ends (or adjourns) on April 2 (also known as sine die). Monday, January 16, is…

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Read more about the article More Recommended Reading: The 12 days of holiday coping – Children with Disabilities

More Recommended Reading: The 12 days of holiday coping – Children with Disabilities

  • Post published:December 13, 2022

Read practical and helpful tips for coping with the overarching losses we may feel during the holiday season.

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Read more about the article Let’s Celebrate Together!

Let’s Celebrate Together!

  • Post published:December 13, 2022

Join us at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar on January 23, 2023 for our Ninth Annual Community Partnership Celebration (CPC).

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Read more about the article Thank You for Your Feedback on our Frequently Asked Questions and Here’s an Update

Thank You for Your Feedback on our Frequently Asked Questions and Here’s an Update

  • Post published:December 13, 2022

Based on our most frequent calls and questions we developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for our website.

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Read more about the article Recommended Reading: Lisa Lightner’s ‘Holidays with a Disabled Child’

Recommended Reading: Lisa Lightner’s ‘Holidays with a Disabled Child’

  • Post published:December 6, 2022

We know that the holidays can be stressful, joyful, or sometimes a mixture. Last week we told you we would share resources for coping with the holidays throughout December. This…

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Read more about the article Tell Us What You Think of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) List

Tell Us What You Think of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) List

  • Post published:December 6, 2022

We're developing a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for our website based on our most frequent calls and questions. Please look at this list and let us know on this…

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Watch the Final Families as Allies “Fifth Wednesday” Session of 2022

  • Post published:December 6, 2022

This past Wednesday, Families as Allies held its quarterly "Fifth Wednesday" live stream on Facebook and Youtube. Four times a year, we take to the Web to discuss issues that…

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Read more about the article School Suspensions and Expulsions During the Holidays

School Suspensions and Expulsions During the Holidays

  • Post published:November 30, 2022

It can be hard when suspensions and expulsions of a child with an IEP happen right before long holiday breaks.

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