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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/de06a2fe-aaa4-4af6-8641-444897be4d76 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar Street 1101 Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\nTeleconference line available to DMH board members only. \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183853Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-9/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220812T225849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T225849Z
UID:10001435-1660914000-1660914000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Division of Medicaid - Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Division of Medicaid \nThe Medical Care Advisory Committee is mandated in federal law to advise the Division of Medicaid. By law\, the committee must include Board-certified physicians and other representatives of the health professions who are familiar with the medical needs of low-income population groups; members of consumers’ groups\, including Medicaid beneficiaries and consumer organizations\, and the director of the public welfare department or the public health department. The committee will meet August 19\, 2022 – 1:00 PM at the Woolfolk Building – Conference Room 145 501 North West Street\, Jackson\, MS 39201. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-division-of-medicaid-medical-care-advisory-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220228T145811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T145811Z
UID:10001372-1660914000-1660914000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee (EHDI-AC)\, established by state statute (MS Code 41-90-7)\, is an advisory committee appointed by the State Health Officer to advise and assist the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention on the identification of infants and toddlers with hearing impairments and linking them with early intervention services.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-intervention-advisory-committee-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220622T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T205854Z
UID:10001425-1661443200-1661448600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network Community Listening Forums
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network is hitting the road and wants to meet with you! DRMS\, along with our partners at Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Institute for Disability Studies\, will be hosting community forums in the Jackson\, Gulf Coast\, and Southaven areas in August. \nMark your calendars! Not in the area or can’t make it? We’ll have an online opportunity for you to provide input available next month. \nFind out more.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DisRightsMS/photos/a.282792985090431/5274311209271892/?type=3
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-developmental-disabilities-network-community-listening-forums-3/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20211213T175244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T185041Z
UID:10001035-1662033600-1662033600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-13/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220509T165246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T165246Z
UID:10001401-1663156800-1663156800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-20/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20211213T170938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183717Z
UID:10001317-1663243200-1663243200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-10/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220427T204820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T204919Z
UID:10001394-1663322400-1663322400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Department of Mental Health and the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BIDD) Advisory Council\, comprised of service providers and advocacy organizations\, are launching an awareness campaign in recognition of March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The campaign\, titled “Celebrating Mississippians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\,” is the first of its kind for Mississippi\, and highlights the connection between people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their communities. \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f0e671df-fd64-4772-a82f-4423f2cd6fca \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220225T190602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T195438Z
UID:10001367-1664272800-1664272800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nMeeting Location:\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nMap this! \nContact Information:\nDeborah Etzold\n601-359-5777\ndeborah.etzold@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-5/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220913T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T155425Z
UID:10001448-1664460000-1664463600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
DESCRIPTION:This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system\, such as Children’s Services Directors\, MAP Team Coordinators\, Care Coordinators and Center Directors. We will share an overview of Families as Allies’ parent peer support training curriculum and ongoing support and training. We want to hear your feedback on how we’re doing from your perspective and how we can be most supportive to you. We will also discuss issues in parent peer support\, including how to pay for it\, what should be included in job descriptions and how to address questions that may arise. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/conversation-for-anyone-working-with-parent-peer-supporters-5/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20211213T174439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T204848Z
UID:10001033-1665057600-1665057600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-12/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220509T165424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T165424Z
UID:10001402-1665576000-1665576000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-21/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220225T183150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T122742Z
UID:10001363-1665655200-1665655200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nMSCDD is a federally mandated body of advocates appointed by the Governor to promote a better quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities\, their families\, and their communities. Improvement in quality of life is accomplished through initiatives that promote advocacy\, capacity building\, and systems change. The current 25-member Council includes people with disabilities\, parents\, family member advocates\, and required governmental representatives from public and private organizations. Membership reflects the diversity of the state. \n\n\nMSCDD is funded by the U.S. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency for administrative and fiscal support. \n\nThe MSCDD office is located on the 5th floor of the Robert E. Lee Building at 239 North Lamar Street in Jackson. Staff: Executive Director – Charles Hughes\, Jr.\, Program Coordinator – Christy Ashley\, Administrative Assistant – Comma McDuffey. Website – https://www.mscdd.org/
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-council-on-developmental-disabilities-3/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220228T142701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T122916Z
UID:10001370-1665738000-1665763200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council \nThe Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council (MSICC) is an advisory council appointed by the Governor to advise and assist the Mississippi State Department of Health in implementing the requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Part C covers children birth through age two. \nThe MSICC advises and assists the MSDH First Steps Early Intervention Program. Families and professionals are encouraged to attend. Public comments may be shared during each meeting. \nIn Person:\nTwo Mississippi Museums\nBrunini Conference Room\n222 North Street #1206\nJackson\, MS 39201 \nPlease use link below to access the zoom:\nOnline: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/522213847\nDial: 301-715-8592\, 312-626-6799\, or 346-248-7799\nMeeting ID: 522 213 847 \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-state-interagency-coordinating-council-3/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220609T182700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T163907Z
UID:10001130-1666256400-1666256400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/7d84118e-93de-4aed-97ab-5e79e11f5aa7 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nEllisville State School 1101 Hwy 11 South\nEllisville\, MS. 39437 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220909T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T185146Z
UID:10001158-1666267200-1666267200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-13/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220907T205310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T185912Z
UID:10001441-1667476800-1667476800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-14/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220509T165548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T165548Z
UID:10001403-1667995200-1667995200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-22/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220225T142537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T221143Z
UID:10001360-1668074400-1668081600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Joint Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\nJoint Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council\n \nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils. \n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once each year\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\nMeeting Location:\nMississippi State Hospital\, Building 56\n3550 MS-468\,\nPearl\, MS. 39208 \n  \nThis meeting will be in person/virtual. Click the link below to join virtually.\nhttps://app.goto.com/meeting/928165021?sessionTrackingId=clsJoin-ca6b249f-720f-403e-8370-2e10fc7db1ea \nClick the link below for more information.\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/15fafe62-ff07-403b-9cbb-8a81fd5935be \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/joint-planning-council-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220426T223542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T223542Z
UID:10001107-1668506400-1668506400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \n\nMeeting Location:\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \n\nContact Information:\nDeborah Etzold\n601-359-5777\ndeborah.etzold@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\nThe link below provides details for November’s meeting\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/89ab8ec7-469f-4ef2-88a0-b80b1b348186
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-mississippi-autism-advisory-committee/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T185313Z
UID:10001444-1668686400-1668686400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-14/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20251216T203229Z
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UID:10002444-1668762000-1668762000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMeeting Date: Friday\, February 27\nMeeting Time: 1:00 pm\nMeeting Location: In-person location and Zoom link TBA \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Teresa Windham by phone at 662-316-5727 or email teresa.windham@msdh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/emergency-medical-services-advisory-council-emsac/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20221103T151749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T151821Z
UID:10001466-1668762000-1668762000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Department of Education Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards for Social Studies 2022. \nFriday\, November 18 | 9:00 am\nWoolfolk State Office Building\nRoom 145\n501 N West Street\nJackson\, MS \nAll Mississippi residents wishing to speak at the hearing are required to register a minimum of three days before the hearing. Registration will close on Tuesday\, November 15\, at 9:00 am.  \nThe proposed changes are available through the Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACProposed/00026579b.pdf \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please email socialstudies@mdek12.org
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-department-of-education-public-hearing/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184741
CREATED:20220228T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T150538Z
UID:10001373-1668776400-1668776400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee (EHDI-AC)\, established by state statute (MS Code 41-90-7)\, is an advisory committee appointed by the State Health Officer to advise and assist the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention on the identification of infants and toddlers with hearing impairments and linking them with early intervention services.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-intervention-advisory-committee-3/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184742
CREATED:20220907T205605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T190129Z
UID:10001442-1669896000-1669896000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-15/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184742
CREATED:20220509T165714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T165714Z
UID:10001404-1671019200-1671019200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-23/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184742
CREATED:20220609T183508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T172136Z
UID:10001132-1671094800-1671094800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/15dde7f2-4ef3-4245-b4df-22f13f07e783 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar Street 1101 Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184742
CREATED:20220909T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T012353Z
UID:10001445-1671105600-1671105600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-15/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184742
CREATED:20220427T205555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T205555Z
UID:10001396-1671184800-1671184800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Department of Mental Health and the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BIDD) Advisory Council\, comprised of service providers and advocacy organizations\, are launching an awareness campaign in recognition of March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The campaign\, titled “Celebrating Mississippians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\,” is the first of its kind for Mississippi\, and highlights the connection between people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their communities. \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/37343190-691b-4588-8bfd-2fbd936155d7
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-3/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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