2/25/2022 | State Plan Hearing The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind(OVRB) is inviting our fellow Mississippians especially the families and persons with disabilities to our State Plan Public Hearing to be held on February 25, 2022. The plan will be submitted to Rehabilitation Services Administration on or before July 1, 2022. Interested citizens may provide public comment and feedback on the agency’s required updates to the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Portion of FY 2022 State Plan for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 to Excellanxt Woodard at 1-800-443-1000 or via email ewoodard@mdrs.ms.gov  MDRS State Plan and Policy Hearing Public Announcement.docx
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1/17/2022 | Offices Closed: Robert E Lee and Martin Luther King Day The Legislature has designated the third Monday in January as the day for the observance of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Day
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 to celebrate this holiday.
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12/31/2021 | Offices Closed: NYE The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of New Year's Eve.
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12/24/2021 | Offices Closed: Christmas The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on on Friday, December 24, 2021, in observance of CHRISTMAS.
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12/16/2021 | Notice of Public Meeting
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12/3/2021 | Notice of Public Meeting The Quarterly State Rehabilitation Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m.The Quarterly State Rehabilitation Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison Office Complex of MDRS, 1281 Hwy 51 S. Madison, MS 39110 and by Microsoft Teams due to the Covid 19 issues. 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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Liaison at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336 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 Betsy Simoneaux, 5 days prior to the meeting.
There are several options on connecting with the meeting through Microsoft Teams.
A. If you have Microsoft Team, please click the link below.
B. If you do not have Microsoft Teams, click this link to download Teams.
C. If you do not have access to a computer, you can call in on the below number.
+1 662-269-8068,, 10972555# United States, Starkville (Toll)
Conference ID: 109 725 55#
If none of the options are available to you, please let me know at 601-853-5336.
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11/25/2021 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in observance of THANKSGIVING DAY
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11/11/2021 | Offices Closed: Veteran's Day The Legislature has designated the eleventh day of November as the day for the observance of Veteran’s Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 to celebrate this holiday.
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10/26/2021 | Accessibility Career Fair TUESDAY - OCTOBER 26
Jackson Avenue Center
1111 Jackson Ave W, Oxford, MS 38655
12:00 - 2:00 pm (STUDENTS)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (GENERAL PUBLIC)
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10/13/2021 | Notice for Public Meeting The Quarterly State Rehabilitation Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, MS in the Magnolia Room and by Microsoft Teams due to the Covid 19 issues. 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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Liaison at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-853-5336 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 Betsy Simoneaux, 5 days prior to the meeting.
There are several options on connecting with the meeting through Microsoft Teams.
A. If you have Microsoft Team, please click the link below.
Click here to join the meeting
If none of the options are available to you, please let me know at 601-853-5336.
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9/23/2021 | MS ABLE Town Hall Meeting - Biloxi Free and Open to the Public.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
For anyone who would like to learn more about Mississippi ABLE.ABLE allows qualified individuals with disabilities to save for eligible expenses, invest for the future and keep important benefits.
Questions may be directed to:
MSABLEinfo@mdrs.ms.gov or by calling 601-853-5240
MS Gulf Coast Community College
Hospitality Management Center/Room C
420 Debuys Road • Biloxi, MS 39531
Interpretation services provided for deaf and hearing impaired.
or
JOIN VIA ZOOM
Link:
http://bitly.ws/dHh3
Meeting ID:
862 9950 9488
Dial-in:
+1 312 626 6799 US
www.MississippiAble.
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9/18/2021 | Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Pageant Location:
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
1281 Hwy 51 North
Madison, MS 39110
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9/10/2021 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council will meet Friday, September 10th at 10:00AM.
For more information contact SRC Chair Mary Lundy-Meruvia at 601-650-7333 or mmeruvia@choctaw.org
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6/17/2021 | Bike Helmet Giveaway Tupelo, MS
AbilityWorks
4:30-6:30
613 Pegram Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801
Bring your children, ages 3-12, to be fitted for a FREE helmet.
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6/4/2021 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council will meet Friday, June 4th at 10:00AM.
For more information contact SRC Chair Mary Lundy-Meruvia at 601-650-7333 or mmeruvia@choctaw.org
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12/4/2020 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Madison Complex, at 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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Liaison at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336 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 Betsy Simoneaux 5 days prior to the meeting.
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10/21/2020 | National Disability Mentoring Day Mark your calendars and plan to participate!
Four (4) Informational Interviews for youth and young adults with disabilities ages 14-21. Click on flyer below for more details >
 NDMD 2020.pdf
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10/2/2020 | Notice for Public Meeting The Quarterly State Rehabilitation Council Meeting will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 at 10:00 by Microsoft Teams due to the Covid 19 issues.
For more information click the document below
Public Meeting Info.docx
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7/1/2020 | ABLE Town Hall Virtual Meeting
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6/26/2020 | Notice of Public Meeting The Quarterly State Rehabilitation Council Meeting will be held Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 by Zoom Meeting due to the Covid 19 issues. 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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Liaison at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336 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 Betsy Simoneaux 5 days prior to the meeting.
SRC Public Meeting.docx
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6/26/2020 | Notice of Public Meeting NOTICE is hereby given of a public hearing on the Statewide Independent Living Plan (SPIL) to be held on Friday, June 26, 2020, at 11:00 a.m.
In compliance with Executive Order No. 1492 issued by the Governor on May 28, 2020 which requires businesses to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to comply with MSDH’s and CDC’s regulations and guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, participation at this meeting will be by teleconference only. Members of the public who desire to participate via teleconference may do so by dialing (605) 475-4700 and entering meeting access number 784964.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for interested citizens, especially those with disabilities, to comment on changes to the FY 2021 State Plan for Independent Living.
The proposed State Plan will be linked on the MDRS website at www.mdrs.ms.gov. All comments regarding changes to the 2021 State Plan received during the public hearing or submitted in writing will be noted, and recorded.
For further information regarding this public hearing or to request an accessible format of the SPIL call 1-800-443-1000, Ext. 5230.
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5/21/2020 | Notice of Public Meeting Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council will hold its quarterly meeting via conference call on Thursday, May 21, 2020 beginning at 12:00 PM. The public is invited to join the call to make comments. The telephone number is 1-978-990-5000 and when asked for a meeting ID, participants should enter 899306. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
SILC 5 21 20 agenda.pdf
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4/21/2020 | EmployAbility Job Fair Biloxi EmployAbility Job Fair
Tuesday, April 21
9AM - 12Noon
Biloxi Civic Center
578 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS
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3/26/2020 | EmployAbility Job Fair Southaven EmployAbility Job Fair
Thursday, March 26
9AM - 12Noon
Brown Baptist Church Family Life Center
980 Stateline Rd.
Southaven, MS
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3/17/2020 | Notice Of Public Meeting The ABLE board will meet March 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the second floor conference room of the Madison MDRS Complex.
1281 Hwy 51 North
Madison, MS 39110
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3/10/2020 | EmployAbility Job Fair Jackson EmployAbility Job Fair
Tuesday, March 10
9AM - 12Noon
Jackson Medical Mall
350 West Woodrow Wilson Ave
Jackson, MS
For more information visit www.jobfairs.ms.gov
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3/6/2020 | Notice for Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 6, 2019 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Madison Complex, at 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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Liaison at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336 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 Betsy Simoneaux 5 days prior to the meeting.
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1/20/2020 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
SILC agenda 2 20 2020.pdf
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12/6/2019 | State Rehabilitation Council Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Madison Complex, at 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 Betsy Simoneaux at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Betsy Simoneaux 5 days prior to the meeting.
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11/21/2019 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
SILC agenda 11 21 19.pdf
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9/11/2019 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Bancorp Convention Center. 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 Betsy Simoneaux at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Betsy Simoneaux 5 days prior to the meeting.
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6/7/2019 | State Rehabilitation Council Meeting State Rehabilitation Council Meeting
June 7, 2019, 2019
10:00 AM
Madison MDRS Complex
1281 Hwy 51 North
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 Betsy Simoneaux at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Betsy Simoneaux 5 days prior to the meeting.
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5/16/2019 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
SILC agenda 5 16 19.pdf
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4/29/2019 | Offices Closed: Confederate Memorial Day The Legislature has designated the last Monday of April as the day for the observance of Confederate Memorial Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, April 29, 2019 to celebrate this holiday.
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4/26/2019 | PROM Campaign: Pascagoula Pascagoula High School
10:00 am
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4/25/2019 | PROM Campaign: Bay St. Louis
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4/23/2019 | Gulf Coast EmployAbility Job Fair 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Biloxi Civic Center
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4/18/2019 | PROM Campaign: Blue Springs East Union Attendance Center
9:00 am
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4/18/2019 | PROM Campaign: Meridian South East Lauderdale High School
1:00 pm
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4/18/2019 | PROM Campaign: Hernando Hernando High School
9:00 am
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4/17/2019 | PROM Campaign: Foxworth West Marion High School
9:30 am
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4/16/2019 | PROM Campaign: Senatobia Magnolia Heights High School
11:00 am
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4/15/2019 | PROM Campagin: Flora Tri County Academy
8:00 am
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4/12/2019 | PROM Campaign: Houlka Houlka High School
9:30 am
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4/11/2019 | PROM Campaign: Ripley
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4/11/2019 | PROM Campaign: Hattiesburg Presbyterian Christian High School
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4/11/2019 | Prom Campaign Ripley High School
Presbyterian Christian High School
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4/10/2019 | PROM Campaign: Baldwyn
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4/10/2019 | PROM Campaign: Grenada Grenada High School
8:00 am
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4/5/2019 | PROM Campaign Northeast Jones High School
8:45 am
Magee High School
9:00 am
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4/4/2019 | PROM Campaign: Eupora Eupora High School
1:00 PM
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4/4/2019 | PROM Campaign East Central High School
10:15 am
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4/4/2019 | PROM Campaign: Seminary Seminary High School
9:00 am
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4/3/2019 | PROM Campaign: Oxford
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3/29/2019 | PROM Campaign: Greenwood Greenwood High School
1:30 pm
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3/29/2019 | PROM Campaign: Jackson Murrah High School
10:00 am
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3/28/2019 | Southaven EmployAbility Job fair Thursday, March 28, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Brown Baptist Church Family Life Center
Southaven, MS
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3/28/2019 | PROM Campaign Greenville
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3/27/2019 | PROM Campaign: Laurel Laurel High School
9:00 am
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3/22/2019 | PROM Campaign: Ocean Springs St. Martin High School
10:00 am
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3/20/2019 | PROM Campaign: Washington County Deer Creek High School
9:00 am
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3/20/2019 | PROM Campaign: Waynesboro Wayne County High School
10:15 AM
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3/15/2019 | PROM Campaign: Biloxi Biloxi High School
11:00 am
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3/12/2019 | Jackson EmployAbility Job Fair 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jackson Medical Mall/Thad Cochran Center
Jackson, MS
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3/1/2019 | State Rehabilitation Council Meeting State Rehabilitation Council Meeting
March 1, 2019
10:00 AM
Madison MDRS Complex
1281 Hwy 51 North
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 Betsy Simoneaux at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or by phoning 601-583-5336. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Betsy Simoneaux 5 days prior to the meeting.
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3/1/2019 | PROM campaign: Ruleville North Sunflower Medical Center
9:45 AM
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2/22/2019 | PROM Campaign: Ocean Springs Ocean Springs High School Health Fair
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2/18/2019 | Offices Closed: George Washington's Birthday The Legislature has designated the third Monday of February as the day for the observance of the birthday of George Washington.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019 to celebrate this holiday.
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2/12/2019 | Notice of Public Meeting NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the board room of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation's office located at 1281 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110. Participation at this meeting may be by teleconference at locations different from the above location pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §25-41-5, as amended, with participation being available to the public at the location set forth above. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the regular business of the board as set forth in the attached draft agenda.
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1/21/2019 | Offices Closed: Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Day The Legislature has designated the third Monday in January as the day for the observance of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Day
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 to celebrate this holiday.
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1/21/2019 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
SILC agenda 2 21 19.pdf
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12/31/2018 | Offices Closed: New Year's Day The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in observance of NEW YEAR’S DAY.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all MDRS offices on Monday, December 31, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019 will be closed in observance of the New Year's Day.
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12/24/2018 | Offices Closed: Christmas The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of CHRISTMAS DAY.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all MDRS offices on Monday, December 24, 2018 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018 will be closed in observance of the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
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12/14/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting State Rehabilitation Council
The State Rehabilitation Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 10:00 AM on December 14, 2018. The public is invited to attend and make comments.
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11/22/2018 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Thursday, November 22, 2018, in observance of THANKSGIVING DAY.
Therefore, at my discretion, I am authorizing the closing of all MDRS offices on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and Friday, November 23, 2018 in observance of the THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
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11/15/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
SILC agenda 11 15 18.pdf
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11/12/2018 | Offices Closed: Veteran's Day The Legislature has designated the eleventh day of November as the day for the observance of Veteran's Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2018 to celebrate this holiday.
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9/3/2018 | Offices Closed: Labor Day The Legislature has designated the first Monday in September as the day for the observance of LABOR DAY.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018 to celebrate this holiday.
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8/16/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110. The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
SILC Agenda 8 16 18.pdf
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8/14/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Kelly Angulo, MDRS Executive Assistant, at kangulo@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35203. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Angulo at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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7/4/2018 | Offices Closed: Independence Day The Legislature has designated the first Wednesday of July as the day for the observance of Independence Day.
Therefore, at my discretion, I am authorizing the closing of all MDRS offices on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of the INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY.
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6/22/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council June Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Executive Conference Room of the MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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5/28/2018 | Offices Closed:National Memorial Day/Jefferson Davis' Birthday The Legislature has designated the last Monday of May for the observance of National Memorial Day/Jefferson Davis' Birthday.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 to celebrate this holiday
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5/22/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in the 2nd floor west conference room of the MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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5/17/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5215 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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5/15/2018 | Tupelo EmployAbility Job Fair The Tupelo EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 9:00am-12:30pm, at the BancorpSouth Arena
375 E Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and our office (Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
For employer registration, click here.
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4/30/2018 | Offices Closed: Confederate Memorial Day The Legislature has designated the last Monday of April as the day for the observance of Confederate Memorial Day. Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, April 30, 2018 to celebrate this holiday.
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4/24/2018 | South Mississippi EmployAbility Job Fair The South Mississippi EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 9:00am-12:30pm, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
2350 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39531
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and our office (Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
For employer registration, click here.
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4/19/2018 | 5th Annual Jackson EmployAbility Job Fair The 5th Annual Jackson EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Thursday, April 19, 2018, 9:00am-12:30pm, at the Jackson Medical Mall/Thad Cochran Center
350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave.
Jackson, MS 39213
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and our office (Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
For employer registration, click here.
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3/29/2018 | Cleveland EmployAbility Job Fair The Cleveland EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Thursday, March 29, 2018, 9am-12:30pm, at the MS State Extension Service Auditorium
406 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Cleveland, MS 38732
For Employer Registration, click here.
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3/13/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services to be held on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the board room of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation’s office located at 1281 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110. Participation at this meeting may be by teleconference at locations different from the above location pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §25-41-5, as amended, with participation being available to the public at the location set forth above. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the regular business of the board as set forth in the attached draft agenda.
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3/6/2018 | Greenwood EmployAbility Job Fair The Grenwood EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Tuesday, March 2018, 9am-12pm, at the Leflore County Coliseum Conference Room
200 MS-7
Greenwood, MS 38930
For more information visit -
http://www.jobfairs.ms.gov/Pages/home.aspx
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and our office (Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
For Employer Registration, click here
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2/19/2018 | Offices Closed: George Washington's Birthday The Legislature has designated the third Monday of February as the day for the observance of the birthday of George Washington.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 to celebrate this holiday.
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2/15/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Augusta Smith at lifeofms@aol.com or by phoning 601-969-4009 . If special accommodations are needed, please contact Augusta Smith at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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1/15/2018 | Offices Closed: Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Day The Legislature has designated the third Monday in January as the day for the observance of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Day
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018 to celebrate this holiday.
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1/12/2018 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council December 2017 meeting postponed due to weather will be held January 12, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Madison Complex, 3rd floor Conference room.
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1/1/2018 | Offices Closed: New Year's Day The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Monday, January 1, 2018, in observance of New Year's Day.
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12/26/2017 | Offices Closed: Christmas Holiday All MDRS offices will be closed in the observance of Christmas.
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12/25/2017 | Offices Closed: Christmas The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Monday, December 25, 2017, in observance of Christmas Day.
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12/8/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Coordinator, at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35336. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Simoneaux at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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12/1/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Mississippi Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Council will meet at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Allison Lowther, TBI/SCI Trust Fund Coordinator, at alowther@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35297. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Lowther at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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11/24/2017 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday All MDRS offices will be closed in the observance of Thanksgiving.
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11/23/2017 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving All MDRS offices will be closed in the observance of Thanksgiving.The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
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11/21/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting Statewide Independent Living Council Quarterly Meeting
The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the MDRS State Office Building, 1281 Highway 51N., Madison, MS 39110.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Augusta Smith, Interim Chairperson, at lifeofms@aol.com or 601-969-4009. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Smith at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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11/10/2017 | Offices Closed: Veteran's Day The Legislature has designated the eleventh day of November as the day for the observance of Veteran's Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017 to celebrate this holiday.
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11/7/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Kelly Angulo, MDRS Executive Assistant, at kangulo@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35203. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Angulo at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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10/19/2017 | Disability Awareness Conference
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10/7/2017 | Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness October 7-11, 2017
Hilton Jackson
1001 E County Line Road
Jackson, MS 39211
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9/8/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Coordinator, at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35336. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Simoneaux at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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9/4/2017 | Offices Closed: Labor Day The Legislature has designated the first Monday in September as the day for the observance of Labor Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 to celebrate this holiday
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9/1/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Mississippi Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Council will meet at 12:00 PM on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Allison Lowther, TBI/SCI Trust Fund Coordinator, at alowther@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35297. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Lowther at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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8/30/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting Statewide Independent Living Council Quarterly Meeting
The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the MDRS State Office Building, 1281 Highway 51N., Madison, MS 39110.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Augusta Smith, Interim Chairperson, at lifeofms@aol.com or 601-969-4009. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Smith at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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8/17/2017 | Adaptive Ski Clinic Tupelo - Boarshead Lake - Elvis Presley State Park
Life changes after a disability…you have to learn a new way to do the things you used to. MDRS is here to help by supporting groups with innovative ideas that help individuals with disabilities adapt to their new normal. With funding awarded through MDRS’ Office of Special Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, the North Mississippi Medical Center’s Adaptive Ski Clinic helps individuals with disabilities to experience and enjoy the thrill of water sports by using the latest in adaptive equipment.
NMMC Rehabilitation Services sponsors free Adaptive Water Ski Clinics each summer at Elvis Presley State Park. Individuals who are at least one year post-spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, or who have other physical limitations, are eligible.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the NMMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at (662) 377-7215 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).
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8/8/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting
State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Kelly Angulo, MDRS Executive Assistant, at kangulo@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35203. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Angulo at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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7/19/2017 | Adaptive Ski Clinic Tupelo - Boarshead Lake - Elvis Presley State Park
Life changes after a disability…you have to learn a new way to do the things you used to. MDRS is here to help by supporting groups with innovative ideas that help individuals with disabilities adapt to their new normal. With funding awarded through MDRS’ Office of Special Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, the North Mississippi Medical Center’s Adaptive Ski Clinic helps individuals with disabilities to experience and enjoy the thrill of water sports by using the latest in adaptive equipment.
NMMC Rehabilitation Services sponsors free Adaptive Water Ski Clinics each summer at Elvis Presley State Park. Individuals who are at least one year post-spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, or who have other physical limitations, are eligible.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the NMMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at (662) 377-7215 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).
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7/3/2017 | Offices Closed: Independence Day The Legislature has designated the first Tuesday of July as the day for the observance of Independence Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all MDRS offices will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017 and Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance of the Independence Holiday.
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6/28/2017 | South MS EmployAbility Job Fair
The South MS EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9am-1pm, at the Lyman Community Center, 13472 US Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor's Office and our office (offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
Click for Registration >
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6/13/2017 | Adaptive Ski Clinic Tupelo - Boarshead Lake - Elvis Presley State Park
Life changes after a disability…you have to learn a new way to do the things you used to. MDRS is here to help by supporting groups with innovative ideas that help individuals with disabilities adapt to their new normal. With funding awarded through MDRS’ Office of Special Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, the North Mississippi Medical Center’s Adaptive Ski Clinic helps individuals with disabilities to experience and enjoy the thrill of water sports by using the latest in adaptive equipment.
NMMC Rehabilitation Services sponsors free Adaptive Water Ski Clinics each summer at Elvis Presley State Park. Individuals who are at least one year post-spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, or who have other physical limitations, are eligible.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the NMMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at (662) 377-7215 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).
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6/7/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 7, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Coordinator, at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35336. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Simoneaux at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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6/2/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Mississippi Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Council will meet at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Allison Lowther, TBI/SCI Trust Fund Coordinator, at alowther@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35297. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Lowther at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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5/29/2017 | Offices Closed: National Memorial Day/Jeffereson Davis' Birthday The Legislature has designated the last Monday of May for the observance of National Memorial Day/Jefferson Davis' Birthday
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 to celebrate this holiday.
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5/23/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting
State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 23 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Kelly Angulo, MDRS Executive Assistant, at kangulo@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35203. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Angulo at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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5/20/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Board will meet at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Beasley Office located at 13895 Beasley Road in Jackson.
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 Ben Wagenknecht, ODHH Director, at bwagenknecht@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-601-898-7052. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Mr. Wagenknecht at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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5/16/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting Statewide Independent Living Council Quarterly Meeting
The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the MDRS State Office Building, 1281 Highway 51N., Madison, MS 39110.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Augusta Smith, Interim Chairperson, at lifeofms@aol.com or 601-969-4009. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Smith at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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5/16/2017 | North MS EmployAbility Job Fair The North MS EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9am-1pm, at the Southaven Arena, 7360 Hwy 51 North, Southaven, MS.
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor's Office and our office (offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
Click for Registration >
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4/24/2017 | Offices Closed: Confederate Memorial Day The Legislature has designated the last Monday of April as the day for the observance of Confederate Memorial Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, April 24, 2017 to celebrate this holiday.
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3/29/2017 | 4th EmployAbility Job Fair The Fourth Annual EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Thursday, March 29, 2017, 9am-1pm, at the Jackson Medical Mall, Thad Cochran Center, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson.
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and our office (Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
Click for registration >
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3/24/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
The State Rehabilitation Council will meet at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Coordinator at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35336. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Simoneaux at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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3/10/2017 | Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Pageant The Ms. Wheelchair MS Pageant is an annual event, which gives ladies who use wheelchairs an opportunity to make new friends, gain confidence, enhance public speaking skills, and advocate for disability issues. The winner gets to represent the Magnolia State at Ms. Wheelchair America August 14-20, 2017 in Erie, Pennsylvania! The 2017 contestants are Rebecca Grace Sentell, Rochelle Ledbetter Wilks, Uniqua L. Atkinson, and Pamela Phillips. Our very own Ms. Wheelchair MS, LisaAnn Redd, from Vicksburg, MS is speaking. Laura Lee Lewis, Miss Mississippi, is going to sing, Senator Sally Dotty is the Keynote Speaker, and several Ballet Magnificat dancers are dancing. Are you ready to RISE? We look forward to seeing you at 7 pm at the Madison Central High School Auditorium to witness the crowning of Mississippi's next "roll' model! Doors open at 6:30 pm.
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3/3/2017 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Mississippi Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Council will meet at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Allison Lowther, TBI/SCI Trust Fund Coordinator, at alowther@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35297. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Lowther at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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2/23/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting Statewide Independent Living Council Quarterly Meeting
The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23,2017 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the MDRS State Office Building, 1281 Highway 51N., Madison, MS 39110.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Augusta Smith, Interim Chairperson, at lifeofms@aol.com or 601-969-4009. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Ms. Smith at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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2/21/2017 | Notice of Public Meeting State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State Office Complex located at 1281 Highway 51 North in Madison.
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 Kelly Angulo, MDRS Executive Assistant, at kangulo@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35203. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Angulo at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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2/20/2017 | Offices Closed: George Washington's Birthday The Legislature has designated the third Monday of February as the day for the observance of the birthday of George Washington.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Exective Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017 to celebrate this holiday.
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1/16/2017 | Offices Closed: Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King Day The Legislature has designated the third Monday in January as the day for the observance of Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 to celebrate this holiday.
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1/1/2017 | Offices Closed: New Years Day The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Sunday, January 1, 2017, in observance of NEW YEAR'S DAY.
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12/25/2016 | Offices Closed: Christmas The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Sunday, December 25, 2016, in observance of CHRISTMAS DAY.
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12/2/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund
Advisory Council Meeting
The TBI SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 12:00 noon on December 2, 2016 in the Executive Board Room.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
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12/2/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting State Rehabiliation Council
The State Rehabilitation Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 10:00 AM on December 2, 2016. The public is invited to attend and make comments.
Time, location and date of meetings are subject to change. Please confirm dates by checking MDRS website notice prior to meeting dates or contact SRC Coordinator, Betsy Simoneaux at 601-853-5336 or email her at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov
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11/24/2016 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Thursday, November 24, 2016, in observance of THANKSGIVING DAY.
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11/22/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 22, 2016, in the Executive Board Room of the MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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11/15/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting Statewide Independent Living Council
The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110. The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Augusta Smith at lifeofms@aol.com or by phoning 601-969-4009. If special accommodations are needed, please contact MS. Jan Cloud at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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11/11/2016 | Offices Closed: Veteran's Day The Legislature has designated the eleventh day of November as the day for the observance of Veteran's Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2016 to celebrate this holiday.
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11/8/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 10:00am on November 8, 2016 in the Executive Board Room.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
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10/24/2016 | Disability Awareness Conference
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10/12/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Rehabilitation Council Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Mill Conference Center located at 600 Russell Street in Starkville, MS.
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 Betsy Simoneaux, SRC Coordinator, at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or 1-800-443-1000, ext. 35336. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Ms. Simoneaux at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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9/24/2016 | Bridging the Gap The 10th annual fundraising event sponsored by LIFE of Mississippi - benefitting Mississippians with disabilities will be held Saturday, September 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM.
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9/17/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting ODHH Advisory Board
The ODHH Advisory Board meeting will be held at the AbilityWorks building located Jackson at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
The public is invited to attend and make comments.
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9/5/2016 | Offices Closed: Labor Day
The legislature has designated the first Monday in September as the day for the observance of LABOR DAY.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016 to celebrate this holiday.
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9/2/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund
Advisory Council Meeting
The TBI SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 12:00 noon on September 2, 2016 in the Executive Board Room.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
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8/26/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting Statewide Independent Living Council
The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110. The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Augusta Smith at lifeofms@aol.com or by phoning 601-969-4009. If special accommodations are needed, please contact MS. Jan Cloud at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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8/16/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 10:00am on August 16, 2016 in the Executive Board Room.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
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7/4/2016 | Offices Closed: Independence Day The Legislature has designated the first Monday of July as the day for the observance of Independence Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 to celebrate this holiday.
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6/20/2016 | Bike Helmet Give-A-Way MDRS is hosting a helmet giveaway at its Madison location, 1281 Highway 51 North, on June 20, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Parents, bring your children (ages 3-12) and have them fitted by specialists with the MDRS Office of Special Disability Programs, Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund for a FREE HELMET.
Parents who bring their children to the helmet giveaway can register to win one of two bikes being given away courtesy of a private donor.
A third bike, a 20” girls Huffy, will be given away to eligible contestants who like and share our MDRS facebook page/post.
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6/10/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting State Rehabilitation Council
The State Rehabilitation Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 10:00 AM on June 10, 2016. The public is invited to attend and make comments.
Time, location and date of meetings are subject to change. Please confirm dates by checking MDRS website notice prior to meeting dates or contact SRC Coordinator, Betsy Simoneaux at 601-853-5336 or email her at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov
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6/3/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund
Advisory Council Meeting
The TBI SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 12:00 noon on June 3, 2016 in the Executive Board Room.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
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5/30/2016 | Offices Closed: Memorial Day/ Jefferson Davis' Birthday The Legislature has designated the last Monday of May for the observance of National Memorial Day/ Jefferson Davis’ Birthday
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 to celebrate this holiday.
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5/17/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting Statewide Independent Living Council
The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Jan Cloud at canehunter@cableone.net or by phoning 228-392-5496. If special accommodations are needed, please contact MS. Jan Cloud at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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5/10/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting State Board of Rehabilitation Services
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 10:00am on May 10, 2016 in the Executive Board Room.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
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4/25/2016 | Offices Closed: Confederate Memorial Holiday The Legislature has designated the last Monday of April as the day for the observance of Confederate Memorial Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, April 25, 2016 to celebrate this holiday.
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3/31/2016 | 3rd Annual EmployAbility Job Fair The Third Annual EmployAbility Job Fair will be held Thursday, March 31, 2016, 10am-3pm, at the Jackson Medical Mall, Thad Cochran Center, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson.
The event is co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and our office (Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind).
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3/12/2016 | Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Pageant Applications for the 2016 Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Pageant are now being accepted. The pageant will be held March 12 at the Madison Central High School Auditorium. The pageant is not a beauty competition. Pageant organizers say the ideal candidate will be the best communicator and advocate for individuals affected by disability. Contestants must be 21 and older, and must be full-time wheelchair users in their community.
Click here for registration form.
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3/5/2016 | ATV Safety Day Kids ATV Safety Day is March 5, 2016 in Vancleave, MS. Click here to view the flyer.
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3/4/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting State Rehabiliation Council
The State Rehabilitation Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 10:00 AM on March 4, 2016. The public is invited to attend and make comments.
Time, location and date of meetings are subject to change. Please confirm dates by checking MDRS website notice prior to meeting dates or contact SRC Coordinator, Betsy Simoneaux at 601-853-5336 or email her at bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov
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3/4/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund
Advisory Council Meeting
The TBI SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council meeting will be held at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison at 12:00 noon on March 4, 2016 in the Executive Board Room.
The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
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2/16/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Jan Cloud at canehunter@cableone.net or by phoning 228-392-5496. If special accommodations are needed, please contact MS. Jan Cloud at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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2/15/2016 | Offices Closed: George Washington's Birthday The Legislature has designated the third Monday of February as the day for the observance of the birthday of George Washington.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2016 to celebrate this holiday.
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2/9/2016 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in the Executive Board Room of the MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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1/18/2016 | Offices Closed: Robert E. Lee and MLK Day The Legislature has designated the third Monday in January as the day for the observance of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 to celebrate this holiday
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1/1/2016 | Offices Closed: New Years Day The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Friday, January 1, 2016, in observance of NEW YEAR’S DAY.
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12/25/2015 | Offices Closed: Christmas The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Friday, December 25, 2015, in observance of CHRISTMAS DAY
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12/4/2015 | SRC Meeting
Addie McBryde Center
Ground Floor Conference Room
2550 Peachtree St.
Jackson, MS 39296
The meeting will start at 10:00 am on Friday, December 4th, 2015.
For any questions, contact Betsy Simoneaux at 601-853-5336
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12/4/2015 | Notice of Public Meeting The Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Council meeting will be held at 12:00 PM at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison. The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
For more information, please contact Allison Lowther - 800.443.1000
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11/26/2015 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving The Governor has declared the closing of all offices in the State of Mississippi on Thursday, November 26, 2015, in observance of THANKSGIVING DAY.
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11/24/2015 | Notice of Public Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 24, 2015 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Building at 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS 39110. The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Jan Cloud at canehunter@cableone.net or 228-392-5496. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Jan Cloud at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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11/17/2015 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Board of Rehabilitation Services meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services building located in Madison. The public is invited to attend and to make comments.
For more information, contact Hannah Griffin - 800.443.1000
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11/11/2015 | Offices Closed: Veteran's Day The Legislature has designated the eleventh day of November as the day for the observance of Veteran's Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 to celebrate this holiday.
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10/9/2015 | disABILITY Awareness Fair Save the Date!
DisABILITY Awareness Fair
Jackson Medical Mall - Thad Cochran Center350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39213
October 9, 2015
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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10/5/2015 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The State Rehabilitation Council quarterly meeting will be held on
Monday, October 5, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the Azalea Room D at the Beau
Rivage, 875 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39530. The public is invited to
attend and to make comments. This meeting will provide an opportunity
for interested citizens, especially those with disabilities, to review
and comment on issues pertinent to the Vocational Rehabilitation and
Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind programs of the Mississippi
Department of Rehabilitation Services.
All comments for the council's meeting should be received during the
meeting or submitted in writing and sent to bsimoneaux@mdrs.ms.gov or
mailed to P.O. Box 1698, Jackson, MS 39215-1698. All comments will be
noted and recorded.
For further information regarding the State Rehabilitation Council, call 1-800-443-1000 ext. 5332.
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9/24/2015 | Project START Open House MDRS Madison State Office - Loan Library and Demonstration Center - 1st Floor
Equipment will be on display to allow you a "hands on"
experience with some of the latest technology. Moreinformation will be
forthcoming, so please save the date and plan to join us.
10:00am - 3:00pm
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9/7/2015 | Offices Closed: Labor Day The legislature has designated the first Monday in September as the day for the observance of LABOR DAY.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 to celebrate this holiday.
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9/4/2015 | SRC Meeting SRC Meeting
Madison Office Complex
3rd Floor Conference Room - 10:00 AM
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8/14/2015 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING - CANCELLED The public hearing of the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) seeking public comment on the state’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plan scheduled for Friday, August 14, at 9:00 a.m. in the Clyde Muse Center has been cancelled. Details of the rescheduled meeting will be posted to http://swib.ms.gov/ once they are finalized.
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8/11/2015 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet for a Board Meeting at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2015, in the Executive Conference Room of the MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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8/7/2015 | VR/VRB State Plan Hearing MDRS will conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison Central Office located at 1281 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS.
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7/23/2015 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet for a special telephonic meeting at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015 in the Executive Conference Room of the MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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7/4/2015 | Offices Closed: Independence Day The Legislature has designated the fourth day of July as the day for the observance of Independence Day/ July 4th.
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6/5/2015 | SRC Meeting SRC Meeting
Madison Office Complex
3rd Floor Conference Room - 1:00 PM
State Plan Hearing will be held at 10:00 AM
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5/25/2015 | Offices Closed: Memorial Day/Jefferson Davis' Birthday The Legislature has designated the last Monday in May as the day for the observance of NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY/Jefferson Davis' Birthday.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on MONDAY, MAY 25, 2015 to celebrate this holiday.
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5/12/2015 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in the Executive Conference Room of the MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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4/27/2015 | Offices Closed: Confederate Memorial Day The Legislature has designated the last Monday of April as the day for the observance of Confederate Memorial Day.
Therefore, at the discretion of the Executive Director, all offices will be closed on Monday, April 27, 2015 to celebrate this holiday.
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3/6/2015 | SRC Meeting SRC Meeting
Madison Office Complex
3rd Floor Conference Room - 10:00 AM
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3/4/2015 | 2nd Annual EmployAbility JOB Fair The 2nd Annual EmployAbility JOB Fair, promoting the hiring of Mississippians with disabilities, will be held at the MS Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson, MS on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 10 am to 3:00 pm.
For more information or to Register, Click Here
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2/19/2015 | Independent Living Council Meeting
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2/16/2015 | Offices Closed: George Washington's Birthday The
Legislature has designated the third Monday of February as the day for the
observance of the birthday of GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Therefore, at
my discretion, all offices will be closed on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015
to
celebrate this holiday.
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2/10/2015 | Notice of Public Meeting The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in the Executive Conference Room of the MDRS Building.
1281 Hwy. 51 North
Madison, MS
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1/1/2015 | The building will be closed.
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12/5/2014 | TBI/SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council Meeting
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11/27/2014 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving
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11/20/2014 | Independent Living Council Meeting
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11/11/2014 | Offices Closed: Veterans Day
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11/7/2014 | State Rehabilitation Council Meeting State Rehabilitation Council Meeting
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11/3/2014 | Birdies for Charity
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10/25/2014 | LIFE of Mississippi's 7th Annual Bridging the Gap
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10/15/2014 | White Cane Safety Day Gov. Bryant
proclaims Oct. 15 as “White Cane Safety Day”
Who: Mississippi
Department of Rehabilitation Services
What:
White Cane Safety Awareness Day Celebration
Where:
Jackson Medical Mall
350 West Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39213
When: Wednesday,
October 15, 2014
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9/14/2014 | Art of LIFE Festival
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9/5/2014 | Meeting The next SRC meeting will be held on Friday September 5,2014 at 10:00AM in the 3rd Floor Conference Room with lunch immediately following.
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8/21/2014 | Independent Living Council Meeting
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8/12/2014 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The State Board of Rehabilitation Services will meet
at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2014, in the Executive Board Room of the
MDRS Building, 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison,
MS.
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6/6/2014 | State Rehabilitation Council Meeting
Notice of Public
Hearing
Mississippi
Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)
Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation (OVR)
Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation for the Blind (OVRB)
Click here for details
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6/6/2014 | TBI/SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council Meeting
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3/7/2014 | TBI/SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council Meeting The next meeting for the TBI/SCI Trust Fund Advisory Council will be held Friday, March 7, 2014. The meeting will be held at the Gluckstadt office at 12:00 noon.
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3/7/2014 | SRC Meeting The next meeting for the SRC will be held March 7, 2014 at Beasley Rd, AbilityWorks, 2nd Floor Conference Room.
Lunch will begin at 12:00 with the meeting starting at 1:00 p.m.
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2/27/2014 | MDRS Board Meeting Due to inclement weather conditions, the State Board of Rehabilitation Services quarterly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2014 was postponed. The meeting is now scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 in the Executive Conference Room of the MDRS Building, which is located at 1281 Hwy. 51 North, Madison, MS.
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2/13/2014 | Independent Living Council Meeting The Mississippi Statewide Independent Living Council quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2014 beginning at 12:00 PM located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Building (MDRS) at 1281 Hwy. 51, N, Madison, MS 39110.The public is invited to attend and to make comments. To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Jan Cloud at canehunter@cableone.net or by phoning 228-392-5496. If special accommodations are needed, please contact MS. Jan Cloud at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
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11/28/2013 | Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
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