Disability Rights Mississippi

04/03/2026

Our office will be closed today. Have a happy Easter weekend!

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day. 💙

Awareness is learning the facts. Acceptance is choosing kindness, patience, and respect every single day.

Some communicate differently, feel things more deeply, and experience the world in ways most people never will. That does not make them less. It makes them wonderfully unique!

Please consider purchasing a shirt or donating at autismcenternms.com/donate!
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04/02/2026

04/01/2026

This isn't an April Fools joke...registration for the 2026 MegaConference is now OPEN! We hope you can join us for Mississippi's premier learning opportunity for people with disabilities, family members and professionals on June 17 & 18 at the Oxford Convention Center!

Follow the link to reserve your spot today. Comment below if we'll see you in June! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/aq3s5ue/lp/2bf6c237-eebb-4ad3-810f-106d0b1ae1cd

**If you want to register for the self-advocacy portion of the conference, visit the Self-Advocacy Track tab on msmegaconference.org for more information.

04/01/2026

🎓 RISE to the next step after high school!

The RISE Summer College Readiness Program is designed for students (ages 14+) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are planning to graduate, or have graduated, with a certificate of completion.

🌟 Explore college life at Southern Miss
🏫 Tour campus + attend a mock class
🛏️ Experience an overnight stay in a residence hall
💡 Build skills and confidence for the future

📅 July 7–8, 2026
💲 Cost: $100
🎉 Scholarships available for Pre-ETS students

🔗 Register here: https://usmforms.formstack.com/forms/risesummercollegereadiness

Know someone who might benefit from this experience? Please tag a parent, teacher, or student who needs the details!

03/31/2026

Registration for this year's MegaConference will open on Wednesday!

We're excited about our move to Oxford, a slate of great keynotes and breakouts, and to be bringing back the Self-Advocacy track option in 2026! Learn more at msmegaconference.org.

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

2026 MARC Conference Friday, April 17, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.) Light Breakfast Included Location: HealthWorks Building, 219 South Industrial Road, Tupelo, MS Conference Speakers Garrett Yeager, BCBA, LBA Amanda Frederick, LCSW Sabrina Crumpton, BCBA, LBA Chlo...

03/27/2026

Do you know an individual or a business that has gone above and beyond to support people with disabilities? We want to hear about it! Nominate them and they may be awarded at this year's MegaConference!

Nominations will close Friday, April 10. Complete the award nomination form here: https://forms.gle/AXzX5ARp5JXxjgY78

03/27/2026

Looking for accommodation process support? Just remember, Ask JAN! Whether you're managing a first request for accommodation or a well-established process, JAN is here to help. Check out JAN's services and tools: https://AskJAN.org/toolkit/Accommodation-Process-Support.cfm

03/26/2026

: Approximately 20% (1 in 5) U.S. adults living with Long COVID have reported experiencing significant limitations in their daily activities due to their Long COVID symptoms.

Learn more about how the MSU Career Horizons Project supports Mississippians ages 16–70 with disabilities accompanied by or resulting from Long COVID through free employment services designed to help you stay employed or get back to work.
🔗 careerhorizonsproject.msstate.edu



Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240107.

03/24/2026

During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of protecting the rights of people with developmental disabilities and the work it takes to make those rights real.

We advocate alongside individuals and families to address concerns about safety, services, and quality of care. When systems fall short, we step in, working to improve communication, hold providers accountable, and ensure people receive the supports they need.

We help cut through red tape so children can access education and healthcare, support people in finding and keeping jobs, and assist individuals in moving into community-based settings where they can live with greater independence and choice.

People with developmental disabilities deserve dignity, respect, and opportunity.