Disability Connection Midsouth

Disability Connection Midsouth It is our mission to facilitate the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of community life!

Disability Connection Midsouth is a nonprofit staffed and managed by people with disabilities to serve people with disabilities living in Memphis since 1985. We work with you towards YOUR goals of independence. We offer five core services: advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral, peer support and peer mentoring, and transition services. For more information on these services and our upcoming events, please visit our website at https://www.disabilitymidsouth.org

10/31/2025

Frankenstein is sneezing candy until 7 PM! Details on our page

TOMORROW!From 4 PM to 7 PM, we are handing out candy and sensory toys from multiple trunks and resource vendors includin...
10/30/2025

TOMORROW!

From 4 PM to 7 PM, we are handing out candy and sensory toys from multiple trunks and resource vendors including a special appearance from the Memphis Fire Department!!

Important resource! For those at risk of SNAP cuts or know someone in need of a meal, please share this link from Choose...
10/27/2025

Important resource! For those at risk of SNAP cuts or know someone in need of a meal, please share this link from Choose901

Your guide on where to get free meals in Memphis. Memphis has a strong network of organizations making sure no one goes hungry.

Our team had a great time at Step Up for Down Syndrome 2025! Thank you Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-So...
10/26/2025

Our team had a great time at Step Up for Down Syndrome 2025! Thank you Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South for throwing an amazing event even with the rain!

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10/14/2025

https://youtu.be/YDCZbBYlEdo

Disability Connection Midsouth has been proud to serve Memphis and our surrounding communities for 40 years! Today, a cherished member of the DCM family shares his testimonial after receiving services from the center for years. Thank you, Mr. French!
(Follow the link above for the full video)

UPDATE: Surviving Special Education has two remaining workshops!October 21 and November 18 at 6 PM are virtual-only clas...
10/13/2025

UPDATE: Surviving Special Education has two remaining workshops!

October 21 and November 18 at 6 PM are virtual-only classes. This is a great opportunity for parents and advocates of children with a disability to learn strategies and ask questions in a safe, open environment.

Register for the Zoom link using this: https://bit.ly/SvSe2

10/10/2025

If you’re an ASL interpreter who calls Memphis home, your Deaf community needs you! DeafConnect has been going strong since 1975 and we’re calling all ASL interpreters to help us in our mission to provide access to all!

📧Email Natasha Parks (natasha@deafconnect.org) or Kate Gray (kate@deafconnect.org) to learn more 🤟🧡

UPDATE: Unfortunately, we will not have Game Night in October! However, we are inviting all our dedicated players to joi...
10/09/2025

UPDATE: Unfortunately, we will not have Game Night in October! However, we are inviting all our dedicated players to join us for Trunk or Treat (For more info, follow this link: https://www.disabilitymidsouth.org/events/trunk-or-treat). Game Night will return on November 21!

Check out photos from last month's, September 26, game night! We had so much fun and a great turn out where we were able to play multiple rounds of family feud and fast money!!

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10/09/2025
Do you have trick or treating plans in the Cooper-Young area? Well, now you do! Disability Connection Midsouth is hostin...
10/07/2025

Do you have trick or treating plans in the Cooper-Young area? Well, now you do! Disability Connection Midsouth is hosting a disability and family friendly FREE Halloween event in the parking lot of First Congo Church! Everyone is welcome!

You can expect:
- Car trunks filled with candy and games
- Local resource and information tables for people with disabilities
- A spooky good time!

If you want to learn more or want to leave a candy donation, visit our website at https://www.disabilitymidsouth.org/events/trunk-or-treat

Address

1000 South Cooper Street
Memphis, TN
38104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19017266404

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In addition to these services, MCIL offers the following programs: Peer Outreach Project (POP) - life skills support and coaching for persons with disabilities by persons with disabilities. Nursing Home Transition (NHT) - assists once-institutionalized individuals to transition from institutional settings back into their own homes and communities by providing life skills training, identifying safe, accessible, and affordable housing, transportation and community-based support services.

Grey Panthers - Senior support Group, meets monthly providing Seniors with disabilities to share experiences and issues and gives this group social opportunities, peers and reduces the isolation often leading to health issues and institutionalization.