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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\,May 20\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nThe Zoom link will be sent closer to event time. \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon at the\nMississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771. \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-24/
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SUMMARY:Annual South Jackson Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods  \nThe Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods (ASJN) invites the community to attend the Annual South Jackson Parade on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026. This family-friendly event celebrates community pride and togetherness with a parade\, vendors\, entertainment\, and activities for all ages. \nThe parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Little Caesars parking lot on McDowell Road and will conclude at Cordoza Middle School. Following the parade\, attendees can enjoy festivities and a fun zone at Cordoza Middle School\, located at 3180 McDowell Road Extension\, Jackson\, MS. \nVendors\, bands\, and dance or cheer groups are welcome to participate. Vendor setup begins at 7:00 a.m. at Cordoza Middle School. \nThis event is shared for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with the organizers. \nFor additional details\, please contact: \n\nErnest Ward: 601-201-3020\nJohnny Byrd: 601-720-9965
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nThis group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-36/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with the Arc
DESCRIPTION:The Arc \nThe Arc Northeast Mississippi invites the community to a Lunch & Learn focused on building stronger\, more inclusive connections across our region. Attendees will hear from local leaders who are expanding recreational\, vocational\, and residential opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Featured speakers include Leanne Mattox from the Tupelo Park District\, sharing updates on inclusive recreation\, and Britney Dill from Crossroads Ranch\, highlighting vocational and residential supports for adults with special needs. \nThis free event will be held on Friday\, April 24\, 2026\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ability Works\, located at 613 Pegram Drive in Tupelo. Lunch is provided\, and families\, professionals\, and community partners are encouraged to attend. For more information\, call 662‑732‑0444.
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SUMMARY:Autism Screening Day
DESCRIPTION:MECIC \nMECIC is hosting a Statewide Autism Screening Day to support families with young children across Mississippi. Screenings are available for children ages 5 and under at multiple MS LIFT Resource & Referral Network locations\, including Hernando\, Jackson\, Hattiesburg\, Mayhew\, Flowood\, Gulfport\, and the Mobile R&R site in Columbia. Families can schedule an appointment between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by calling 601‑266‑4745. This statewide initiative helps ensure early identification\, access to resources\, and support for families. MS LIFT is a program of the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
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SUMMARY:Vicksburg Buddy League
DESCRIPTION:The Vicksburg Buddy League \nThe Vicksburg Buddy League invites elementary school–age children with special needs to participate in an adaptive sports program designed to build confidence\, skills\, and community. The league meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Vicksburg YMCA. The first meeting on April 27th at 6:00 p.m. will introduce families to the program\, share important information\, and give children a chance to meet on the basketball court. For questions\, families can contact Melissa Nolan at melissanolan03@gmail.com. All are welcome — we can’t wait to see you at Buddy League.
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