disAbility Megaconference and Mental Health Update
It was a pleasure to be back in person at the tenth annual Mississippi disAbility Megaconference on June 16 and 17 at the Jackson Hilton and to see many of you there.…
Justice Department Commemorates the Anniversday of Olmstead v. L.C.
The United States Department of Justice issued this statement on June 22, 2022, commemorating the Olmstead ruling: "Twenty-three years ago today, the Supreme Court decided Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case…
Eighth Annual Special Education Law Conference on July 27
An important message from our friends and colleagues at the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. Dear Attorneys, Advocates and Families, Please help us spread the word. The Coalition for Citizens with…
Fathers’ Day Thoughts from Families as Allies Board President
I want to start by saying Happy Father’s Day to all fathers! Being a father on the board of Families as Allies means a lot. It means being a part…
Juneteenth and Mental Health
We observe Juneteenth this coming Monday, its second year as an officially recognized federal holiday. From History.com: "Juneteenth (short for 'June Nineteenth') marks the day when federal troops arrived in…
Attend our In-Person Leadership Training on June 25 in Jackson!
We are so excited to once again host in-person leadership training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday, June 25, at Hinds Behavioral Health in Jackson. This training is for…
Mississippi Thrive! Invites Parents and Caregivers to Join its Advisory Board
The goal of the Child Health and Development Project: Mississippi (MS) Thrive! is simple: "Since brains grow rapidly during the earliest years, the project provides information and resources to improve developmental health…
Healthline: Tips for Mental Health During Pride Month
Pride month is an opportunity not just for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies to celebrate their rights and acceptance. For many, according to healthline.com, this time of year offers both mental…
FactCheck.org: Mental Illness and Mass Shootings
In the heartbreaking aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting, we urged everyone to take great care in how they described the relationship between mental illness and gun violence. We also committed…
‘Blueprint for Change’ for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
The Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently released a Blueprint for Change: A National Framework for a System of Services for Children and Youth with…