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Read more about the article March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day: With Us Not For Us

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day: With Us Not For Us

  • Post published:March 21, 2023

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, and the theme is With Us Not For Us. We at Families as Allies resonate with that theme and encourage all of you to watch this video that brings home why this message is so important.

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Read more about the article Mississippi Legislative Update as of March 14, 2023

Mississippi Legislative Update as of March 14, 2023

  • Post published:March 14, 2023

In our legislative update, Families as Allies is following several bills related to children and families and the issues that affect them.

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Read more about the article Dr. Michael Hogan Releases Third Monitoring Report in US v. Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit

Dr. Michael Hogan Releases Third Monitoring Report in US v. Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit

  • Post published:March 14, 2023

The third progress report of Dr. Michael Hogan in the United States v. Mississippi mental health system lawsuit,was released March 6.

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Read more about the article In Memory of Judy Heumann, the ‘Mother of the Disability Movement’

In Memory of Judy Heumann, the ‘Mother of the Disability Movement’

  • Post published:March 9, 2023

March is Women's History Month, and it heartbreakingly began with the death of Judy Heumann, "the mother of the disability movement."

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Read more about the article Policy and Legislation Updates as of March 9, 2023

Policy and Legislation Updates as of March 9, 2023

  • Post published:March 9, 2023

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid published its Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Waiver renewal for public comment on February 28, 2023.

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Read more about the article Mississippi Legislative Update for March 2, 2023

Mississippi Legislative Update for March 2, 2023

  • Post published:March 1, 2023

Many bills died on February 28 because it was the deadline for Mississippi state legislators to vote bills out of committee.

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Read more about the article Jackson Women for Good Donates to Families as Allies

Jackson Women for Good Donates to Families as Allies

  • Post published:March 1, 2023

We are touched and thankful that Jackson Women for Good chose Families as Allies as the nonprofit recipient of its quarterly donation this quarter.

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Read more about the article Medicaid Changes are Coming: Make Sure You Stay Covered

Medicaid Changes are Coming: Make Sure You Stay Covered

  • Post published:February 23, 2023

Due to COVID19, Medicaid paused renewals, but they’re returning! Don’t wait—update and stay covered! Be sure the state Medicaid office has your current mailing address.

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Read more about the article Mississippi Legislative Update as of February 14, 2023

Mississippi Legislative Update as of February 14, 2023

  • Post published:February 14, 2023

Families as Allies is tracking these bills related to mental health, disabilities and children. Our list sorts bills according to their content areas.

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Read more about the article Congratulations to Our Newest Group of Leadership Training Graduates!

Congratulations to Our Newest Group of Leadership Training Graduates!

  • Post published:February 7, 2023

Congratulations to the 19 people—including parents, caregivers, MS Families For Kids staff and board, Help Me Grow staff, and MS Thrive ECDC members—who completed "Serving on Groups that Make Decisions…

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