MDRS State Office
1281 Hwy 51 N, Madison, MS 39110
3rd Floor Executive Board Room 304
Virtual – Teams - 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Quarterly State Rehabilitation Council Meeting will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the MDRS State Office, 1281 Hwy 51 N, Madison, MS 39110

The public is invited to attend and make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Dr. Jennifer Jackson, VR Director at jjackson@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning (601) 853-5270 at least two weeks in advance of the meeting so the agenda may reflect a period of discussion of these comments. The period for public comments will be limited to five (5) minutes per person. You may also notify us in writing at MDRS, SRC; P. O. Box 1698; Jackson, MS 39215.

If special accommodations are needed, please contact Dr. Jennifer Jackson, 5 days prior to the meeting. More information, including site location, to come.

The Office of Special Disability Programs TBI/SCI Trust Fund is accepting proposals for innovative programs supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the following categories:

Prevention and Education – Initiatives that promote awareness and safe practices to prevent TBI/SCI.
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Transitional Living – Programs that assist with physical rehabilitation, cognitive retraining, socialization, and adjustment to disability.
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Recreational – Activities that enhance quality of life through adaptive recreation.
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RFP Issue Date: March 14, 2025
RFP Due Date: April 18, 2025
RFP Award Date: June 1, 2025

Any questions about the upcoming subgrant RFP timeline or submission process, please reach out to Laura Jones, TBI/SCI Trust Fund Coordinator - ljones@mdrs.ms.gov

AbilityWorks has awarded a bid to replace the roof of the Corinth office at 2701 County Rd. 402.

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Client Assistance Program, or often referred to as CAP, is a state managed and federally funded program designed to advise and inform clients and client applicants in the state of Mississippi. CAP assists in providing information obtaining to available services and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as the services and benefits available to individuals under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). 

The redesignation moves the Client Assistance Program from the Mississippi Society for Disabilities to the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. 

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Notice of Contract Award - RFA #3140003853

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