MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  MDRS is often referred to as state government’s “best kept secret”. This session provides you with a look into each of the agency’s four major programs (Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind, Office of Special Disability Programs and Disability Determination Services) and points you to valuable resources available. CLICK […]

MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  Finding a job may be easy on your own, but finding a career and a support system to sustain you may not be. That is where the resources and expertise of the MDRS Team comes in and works for YOU. Your plan, their help. It’s a win/win all the way […]

National Family Support Technical Assistance Center Join the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) to learn more about the privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health (MH) information, including how families and caregivers can: Identify how federal health privacy laws protect individuals' SUD and MH treatment information, especially when family members […]

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center   Presented by: Patty Gautier, Family, Data & Dissemination Coordinator, REACH MS October is National Bullying Prevention Month and everyone can do something to help prevent bullying; individuals, schools, and communities each have an important role! Learn what you can do! Bullying is real. It happens every day. Bullying […]

MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are now available to help individuals with disabilities save and invest money, as they have not been able to before. This session helps you understand ABLE, determine if it is right for you/your child/your family, and shows you where to get more information […]

 Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Do 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 us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles […]

 Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Participants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness, how families can help youth with career planning, and strategies to navigate resumes, job interviews, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in the career exploration and job hunting process. The message of the session is […]

The CAFÉ TAC Want to talk about the challenges of supporting a family member with a mental health condition? Join The CAFE TA Center's upcoming Family Mental Health Learning Community conversation! The first session is set for  Wednesday, October 27th at 2:00 PM ET. Join us on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88114382447 If you have a youth, young adult, or […]

Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) is excited to invite you to take part in our upcoming annual 2021 Bridging-the-Gap 5K Walk/Run/Stroll or Roll-a-Thon. This year we will be hosting our walk HYBRID STYLE! We want to do our part in keeping all of our consumers and supporters safe during this […]