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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-21/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171457
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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-35/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171457
CREATED:20230206T214542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T202352Z
UID:10001212-1691661600-1691661600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \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\nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy 468 W.\nWhitfield\, MS. 39208 \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171457
CREATED:20240627T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T180853Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held Virtually on December 19\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-27/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20240627T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175715Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held Virtually on August 15\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230814T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T004653Z
UID:10001601-1692180000-1692183600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m. \nYou may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09 \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nOne tap Mobile\n+13092053325\,\,83452343575#\,\,\,\,*184280#\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: 184280 \nThe panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Coon\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: 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/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \n\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/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar St. 10th Floor Robert E. Lee Bldg.\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-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230109T163639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T183559Z
UID:10001198-1692273600-1692273600@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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\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.\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230823T203443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T203443Z
UID:10001611-1693306800-1693308600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training And Information Center Project \nDo you often leave your child’s IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join MSPTI to learn how to avoid some of the most common hurdles and have more productive IEP meetings and better outcomes for your child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230829T211814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T212157Z
UID:10001620-1694008800-1694008800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Views From the Field: Enhancing Care for Black and African American Health Disparities in Rural Areas
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the Morehouse School of Medicine’s African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence \nBlack and African American communities\, especially in rural areas\, are often overlooked in discussions about improving mental health and substance use treatment services. \nJoin the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the Morehouse School of Medicine’s African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence on Wednesday\, Sept. 6\, 2-3 p.m.\, for a powerful roundtable discussion about the impact of social justice concerns\, COVID-19\, and the challenges of providing care in rural communities. This event will amplify conversations regarding workforce shortages\, accessible technology\, and funding limitations while highlighting solutions and provider recommendations to address these disparities. \nRegister Here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/views-from-the-field-enhancing-care-for-black-and-african-american-health-disparities-in-rural-areas/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20220907T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144522Z
UID:10001154-1694088000-1694088000@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-24/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230103T194456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T195420Z
UID:10001190-1694606400-1694606400@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-31/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230227T213100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T213226Z
UID:10001521-1694772000-1694775600@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. \n  \nMeeting location:\nARC of MS\n704 N. President St.\nJackson MS 39202 \nContact:\nKristin Merritte\n601-359-6557\nkristin.merritte@dmh.ms.gov \n  \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/749b5eb2-26b2-463e-8db7-b4ba07e89827
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230912T223304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T151839Z
UID:10001643-1695204000-1695204000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services \n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, September 20\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m.\, at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the East Building’s Conference Room on the 3rd floor and via Zoom. \nYou may access the meeting in person\, online\, or by phone. \nIn-Person Meeting Location and Address:\nMississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)\nEast Building-Large Conference Room: 3rd floor\n1281 Hwy 51 North\nMadison\, MS 39110 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: 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. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online>> \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230109T170109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T182354Z
UID:10001488-1695297600-1695297600@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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\n\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. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-24/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230206T223342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T175919Z
UID:10001226-1695722400-1695722400@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. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-10/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20220907T214154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144554Z
UID:10001150-1696507200-1696507200@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-22/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230103T194749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T194749Z
UID:10001192-1697025600-1697025600@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-32/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230206T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T171846Z
UID:10001512-1697104800-1697104800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Council on Developmental Disabilities Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nSCDD 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. \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\nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nReservoir Pointe\n140 Madison Landing\nRidgeland\, MS. 39157 \nContact Information\nToya Bolden\n601-359-6238\ntoya.bolden@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/council-on-developmental-disabilities-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20231010T215706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T192405Z
UID:10001660-1697623200-1697623200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, October 18\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m.\, at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the West Building’s Conference Room on the 2nd floor and via Zoom. You may access the meeting in person\, online\, or by phone. \nIn-Person Meeting Location and Address:\nMississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)\nWest Building-Large Conference Room: 2nd floor\n1281 Hwy 51 North\nMadison\, MS 39110 \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nOne tap Mobile\n+13092053325\,\,83452343575#\,\,\,\,*184280#\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: 184280 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: 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/
LOCATION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\, 1281 Hwy 51 North\, Madison\, Mississippi\, 39110
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20240627T161635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T162753Z
UID:10001937-1697706000-1697706000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held on October 17\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n1818 College Drive\nMeridian MS 39307 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n(601)359-6260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-25/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230621T205656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T205656Z
UID:10001280-1697706000-1697706000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \n\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/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\nSpecialized Treatment Facility\n14426 James Bond Road\nGulfport MS 39503 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-24/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20231012T184154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T182847Z
UID:10001665-1697713200-1697715000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Intervention: Written State Complaints
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training Aad Information Center \nParents of children receiving services from First Steps Early Intervention have important rights. There’s a formal process to follow if they disagree about whether the requirements of Part C of the IDEA are being followed. Under Part C of the IDEA\, you have the right to file a written state complaint (state complaint) when you want the state lead agency to investigate if the IDEA has been followed. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-intervention-written-state-complaints/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230109T170328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T182440Z
UID:10001489-1697716800-1697716800@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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\n\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. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-25/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230206T214951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T151657Z
UID:10001214-1698919200-1698926400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \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\nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nHudspeth Regional Center in the Chastain Auditorium\n10am-12pm on November 2\, 2023 \nJoin Virtually \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20231030T201117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T214552Z
UID:10001684-1698926400-1698930000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:Does 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. \nThis 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-31/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230103T194931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T194931Z
UID:10001194-1699444800-1699444800@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-33/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230206T223556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T170608Z
UID:10001228-1699956000-1699956000@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. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20230109T171429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T182601Z
UID:10001490-1700136000-1700136000@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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\n\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. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171458
CREATED:20220907T221024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144635Z
UID:10001156-1701950400-1701950400@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-25/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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