Success Stories

Life Without Limitations: Andria Jones - When a life altering tragedy hits our lives we all have a choice to make, and that choice affects everyone around us. Andria Jones is the picture of happiness, peace, and perseverance, because when she faced tragedy she chose to not give up, but to go on and make a difference in the lives of her loved ones.
MDRS VR Summer Internship Program 2016
MDRS VRB Summer Internship Program 2016
MDRS Deaf Program Summer Internship 2016
Life Without Limitations: Marcetia Parr -Every day we work with people with disabilities—it’s what we do at MDRS as we offer opportunities for independence and hope for a brighter tomorrow. So, when we meet a client who stands out in the crowd and reaches for the stars from her wheelchair, we want to share her story with you.
MDRS: Passion - Our passion forges the path that makes the difference in people's lives.
MDRS: Purpose - Our purpose gives people hope.
Opportunities for Independence: Pennie Smith
Life Without Limitations: Cortez Sims (Full Version) - Cortez Sims, paralyzed at age 19, is living life without limitations.
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has helped him to realize “time waits for no one.”
Dancing in the Reign - Lauren Compere - Lauren Compere is among MDRS’ most high-profile clients, primarily because she is ending a year of reign as “Miss Wheelchair Mississippi 2015”. We visited with Lauren recently—reflecting on the past year, and her vision for the future.
The Heart of Doxey - If there is any story that reflects the "heart and soul" of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, it's the story of Ralph and Megan Doxey. (It is with great sadness that we note that Ralph passed away on August 3, 2016. We appreciate his and Megan’s willingness to share their story in order to help others.)
Innovative Business Partners: DPM Fragrance partners with MDRS - DPM Fragrance partners with MDRS to provide opportunities for independence for Mississippians with disabilities.
Life Without Limitations: AbilityWorks - AbilityWorks Challenged this young man to see his disability in a new light.
Life Without Limitations: MDRS - Through the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, this mother of three learned to embrace her Opportunities for Independence.
Life Without Limitations: Addie McBryde Center for the Blind - Helping Dreams become reality for students with visual disabilities.
Innovative Business Partners: AbilityWorks-Gulfport, MS - AbilityWorks provides people with disabilities hands-on job training and work experience. This is a crucial step to gaining independence and a better quality of life through employment.
Employers report that AbilityWorks training has provided them with some of the best workers who are not only qualified, but also enthusiastic and dedicated.
Become an Innovative Business Parter with MDRS - Become an Innovative Business Partner: Diversity and Inclusion are key to creating a strong workforce.
Innovative Business Partners: YMCA - Change Lives, Give Hope, and Provide Opportunities for Independence: Partner with MDRS
Opportunities for Independence: MS Department of Rehabilitation Services - MDRS: Investing in People, Changing Lives, and Giving Hope.
How much would you pay to change a life? - How much would you pay to provide people Opportunities for Independence?
Opportunities for Independence: AbilityWorks, Inc. - Mississippians with disabilities are learning job skills at AbilityWorks because of businesses like Tackl Technologies.
Innovative Business Partners: Tackl Technologies - AbilityWorks, a division of MDRS, is a network of community rehabilitation programs that provide vocational assessment, job training, and actual work experience to individuals with disabilities.
These job opportunities are made possible through an array of contract and subcontract services provided to local businesses, like Tackl Technologies.
Opportunities for Independence: MDRS - In Mississippi, more than 270,000 adults have a disability, and like Cortez, more than 80% of these individuals have jobs. The opportunities provided by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services enable over 4,500 Mississippians with disabilities to become actively employed every year. The agency is a lifeline to those with disabilities, providing new careers and "Opportunities for Independence.”
Life Without Limitations: Cortez Sims - Cortez Sims, paralyzed at age 19, is living life without limitations.
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has helped him to realize “time waits for no one.”
Opportunities for Independence: The Addie McBryde Rehabilitation Center for the Blind – A comprehensive personal adjustment center for adults who are blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind.
Life Without Limitations: Derrick Teague – Derrick Teague is living life without limitations even though he is losing his eyesight.
Terry Lowery – A Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind success story
Micah Morgan – Teacher With Visual Impairment Overcomes Challenges