Public Information

Safety Helmets - RFQF 3140004536

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Request for Quotes Formal (RFQF) for the purchase of 10,000 children’s multi-sport safety helmets. The helmets will be given as a promotional item to school children in an effort to prevent traumatic brain injuries. The purpose of the RFQF is to advertise this competitive procurement for solicitation of formal quotes from potential bidders to participate in a Reverse Auction. For the RFQF packet containing complete information and specifications visit the MAGIC Bid Portal at https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Contract or the MDRS Office of Purchasing, P.O. Box 1698, Jackson MS 39215 or calling 601-853-5304

MAGIC RFx Number –3140004536

Click HERE to download Bid Packet (PDF)

Governor Tate Reeves redesignates Client Assistance Program (CAP)

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. 

Click HERE to view PDF

PROM: Please Return On Monday

Prom Logo

Are you a school in Mississippi Interested in scheduling a PROM program? To see about scheduling a PROM program in your school, please contact the Office of Communication at PROM@mdrs.ms.gov, call 1-800-443-1000 or see below.

What is PROM?
PROM is a public awareness campaign created by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services in 2018 in partnership with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The campaign encourages prom-bound students to understand the “full-circle” of consequences when choosing to drink and drive, text and drive and/or not buckle up.

PROM stands for Please Return on Monday. The full PROM message is: Please Return on Monday -in the same condition you left. YOUR choices today impact YOUR tomorrow.

Are you a school in Mississippi Interested in scheduling a PROM program?
To see about scheduling a PROM program in your school, please contact the Office of Communication at PROM​@mdrs.ms.gov or call 1-800-443-1000. Click here to download the required PROM school form. 

To learn more about our PROM clients, click here.

Interested in starting a PROM program in your state?
Click here for more information.

Interested in using the PROM logo?
Please feel free to use the PROM logo in accordance with the set guidelines. Click here to download guidelines.

PROM Resources
• PROM: Mississippi School Resource Video (long video)
• PROM: Please Return on Monday (short intro)
• PROM: How do you want to wear it (video)
• MHP Website and Resources
• MDRS Website and Resources