Families as Allies

Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
2022-05-17 10:00 (America/Chicago)
The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
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.
Meeting Location:
Department of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson MS 39201
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Contact Information:
Deborah Etzold
601-359-5777
deborah.etzold@dmh.ms.gov

The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
2022-05-18 10:00
The Special Education Advisory Panel
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone.
Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell, Mississippi Department of Education, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. For more information, or if you need accommodations due to a disability, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498.
website: https://www.mdek12.org/OSE/AP

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2022-05-19 09:00
State Agency: Department of Mental Health

Board Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m.
Click here for notice information:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/5c625fa6-9c71-4369-8386-f93481e263ad

Meeting Location-in person
Department of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street Suite 1101
Jackson MS 39201
Contact Information
Grenaye Sullivan 6013596260
grenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov

The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
2022-05-19 10:00 | Central High School, Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room, Jackson, MS
Mississippi State Board of Education

Mississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream.

Date: 10 a.m., May 19, 2022
Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room

Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
2022-05-19 12:00, 2022-06-16 12:00, 2022-07-21 12:00, 2022-08-18 12:00
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.
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Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Advisory Committee
2022-05-20 13:00, 2022-08-19 13:00
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
The 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.

Joint Planning Council Meeting
2022-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
Department of Mental Health
Joint Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council

Federal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils.
>Duties include:

To review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;
To serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness, children with a serious emotional disturbance, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and
To monitor, review, and evaluate, not less than once each year, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.

Virtual Link for Meeting
https://meet.goto.com/885314373

Meeting Location:
Department of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson MS 39201

Drop In Family Support Time
2022-06-02 12:00, 2022-07-07 12:00, 2022-09-01 12:00
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.
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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
2022-06-08 12:00, 2022-07-13 12:00, 2022-08-10 12:00
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.
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The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
2022-06-16 10:00 | Central High School, Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room, Jackson, MS
Mississippi State Board of Education

Mississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream.

Date: 10 a.m., June 16, 2022
Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room

BIDD Advisory Council
2022-06-17 10:00
Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The 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.
Notice details:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f362287a-5f54-4f32-a455-6df3b31d32ea

Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
2022-06-21 10:00
The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
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.
Meeting Location:
Department of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson MS 39201
Map this!
Contact Information:
Deborah Etzold
601-359-5777
deborah.etzold@dmh.ms.gov
Notice details:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f8a4e33f-621e-478a-b70f-660e53878833

The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
2022-06-22 10:00
The Special Education Advisory Panel
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone.
Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell, Mississippi Department of Education, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. For more information, or if you need accommodations due to a disability, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498.
website: https://www.mdek12.org/OSE/AP

Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
2022-06-23 13:30 - 14:30
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.
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Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council
2022-07-08 09:30
Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council
The 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 from birth through age two.
The 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.

Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
2022-07-14 10:00
Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
MSCDD 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.

MSCDD 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.

The 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/

Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network Community Listening Forums
2022-08-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-25 16:00 - 17:30
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.
Mark 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.
Find out more.
https://www.facebook.com/DisRightsMS/photos/a.282792985090431/5274311209271892/?type=3

Joint Planning Council Meeting
2022-08-11 10:00 - 12:00
Department of Mental Health
Joint Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council
Meeting Location:
Mississippi State Hospital
Building 71
3550 MS-468
Pearl, MS 39208

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2022-08-18 09:00
State Agency: Department of Mental Health

Board Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m.
Click here for notice information:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/de06a2fe-aaa4-4af6-8641-444897be4d76

Meeting Location-in person
Department of Mental Health
239 N. Lamar Street 1101 Robert E. Lee Building
Jackson, MS. 39201
Contact Information
Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260
grenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov

Teleconference line available to DMH board members only.

Mississippi Division of Medicaid - Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting
2022-08-19 13:00
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
The 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.
