Disability Rights Mississippi

Disability Rights Mississippi The Protection and Advocacy Agency for Individuals with Disabilties in Mississippi. www.drms.ms

03/13/2026

: Long COVID may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it substaintially limits major life activities.

Visit our website to learn more about the free employment services the MSU Career Horizons Project provides to help Mississippi residents between the ages of 16 and 70 who have a disability accompanied by or resulting from Long COVID keep their job or return to work.
🔗 careerhorizonsproject.msstate.edu



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

03/13/2026

The Mississippi Early Childhood Development Coalition has introduced a new information line to assist families with young children, aiming to streamline access to developmental resources.

Our PAIMI Advisory Council had a productive and fun time planning for the next year at our PAC Meet and Greet!
03/12/2026

Our PAIMI Advisory Council had a productive and fun time planning for the next year at our PAC Meet and Greet!

03/12/2026

More than 70 million people with disabilities need Protection and Advocacy (P&A) services, but funding for these programs does not meet that need.

That’s why we need your help.

Currently, letters are circulating in the House of Representative to support increased funding for P&As. This funding will empower P&As to address new needs from the disability community, like aging and caregiving, while continuing their current important work, like free legal advocacy and investigations into institutions.

Join us in ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate in their communities. Send a note to your Representative asking them to support increased funding at https://secure.everyaction.com/2gR_C8rPhk2y5OtgFXbSVw2.

03/11/2026

Registration for this year's MegaConference will open on April 1!

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.

This , learn more about Mississippi's Developmental Disabilities Network - a group we are so proud to be a part of!The ...
03/11/2026

This , learn more about Mississippi's Developmental Disabilities Network - a group we are so proud to be a part of!

The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network consists of three partners in each state and territory authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) and administered by the Administration on Disabilities. This includes the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, State Protection and Advocacy Systems, and State Developmental Disabilities Councils. In Mississippi, these agencies are the Institute for Disability Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi, Disability Rights Mississippi, and the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities.

The DD Act authorizes the DD Network for the purpose of assuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life, through culturally competent programs.

You have the right to vote privately, independently, and without barriers.If you have a disability and you experienced d...
03/10/2026

You have the right to vote privately, independently, and without barriers.

If you have a disability and you experienced difficulty accessing thispolling site or have other concerns or questions about your votingrights, call the Disability Rights Mississippi Voting Hotline: 1-800-772-4057

03/10/2026

🫁 Shortness of breath can turn everyday work tasks into major challenges. For individuals with Long COVID, breathing difficulties may occur with minimal exertion — including walking short distances, speaking for extended periods, or working in certain environments.

In the workplace, shortness of breath may affect:
✔ Physical stamina
✔ Task endurance
✔ Overall productivity
✔ Safety and environmental tolerance

Understanding how respiratory symptoms impact employment is essential for creating appropriate supports and accommodations. The Career Horizons Project is committed to helping Mississippians with disabilities accompanied by or resulting from Long COVID access and maintain meaningful employment.

Find more information on shortness of breath and other common symptoms of Long COVID on the Career Horizons Project’s Acquired Disabilities & Employment Portal:
🔗 https://projectcareerhorizons.org



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

Join us for a FREE clinic led by a state Medicaid expert and a DRMS staff attorney that will address common your Medicai...
03/09/2026

Join us for a FREE clinic led by a state Medicaid expert and a DRMS staff attorney that will address common your Medicaid questions.

WHEN: March 24 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Knight Nonprofit Center, 1975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport, MS

RSVP: Reserve your FREE spot by emailing jcarroll@drms.ms. Please include your name and if you would like to request ASL interpretation or any other accommodations.

This program is financially assisted by Disability Rights Mississippi and The Mississippi Bar Foundation, Inc. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Mississippi Bar Foundation, Inc.

People with developmental disabilities are our neighbors, friends, and coworkers. When people with developmental disabil...
03/06/2026

People with developmental disabilities are our neighbors, friends, and coworkers. When people with developmental disabilities have access to education, employment, and full participation, they contribute to their local community like everyone else.

DRMS is excited to highlight DD Awareness Month and the “We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.” Campaign to bring to light the positive impact of people with developmental disabilities in their communities. Let's celebrate their contributions this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

03/04/2026

: Anyone who has had a COVID-19 infection can develop Long COVID - even people who experience mild or asymptomatic cases.

Find more information about COVID-19 and common symptoms of Long COVID on the Career Horizons Project’s Acquired Disabilities & Employment Portal – https://projectcareerhorizons.org



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

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