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NDEAM

Each October, the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) joins the nation in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This annual observance honors the many contributions of workers with disabilities while also recognizing the vital role employers play in building inclusive workplaces.

At MDRS, we partner with Mississippi businesses to connect skilled individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment, supporting both career success and employer growth.

This October, we encourage all Mississippians—employers, community leaders, and job seekers alike—to join us in advancing workplace inclusion and celebrating the skills and dedication of individuals with disabilities across our state.

Success Stories Across Mississippi

As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, MDRS is proud to share success stories from across our three regions. Each story highlights the partnership between a Mississippi business and an employee with a disability—showcasing the talent, dedication, and value that inclusive employment brings to the workplace.

The video links below are on YouTube and will play on the screen.

Region 1 - North- DeSoto County Animal Services

Photo shows Cynthia Ranzinger, a MDRS client and her supervisor Monica Mock. They both work at the DeSoto County Animal Services in Hernando, MS.

Region 1 - North - Tellini's Italiano

The photo shows Spencer Kirkpatrick and Tyler Thompson, MDRS clients and Sarah Floyd, their supervisor. They all work at Telini's in Tupelo, MS.

Region 1 - North - Aramark - Mississippi State University

The photo shows Annie Doss and Susan Jack, along with their supervisor Adrienne Morris. They all work at Aramark in Starkville, MS.

Region 2 - Central - Goodwill Industries of Mississippi

The photo shows Jennifer Holloway and the Program Director of Goodwill Industries of Jackson, MS.

Region 2 - Central - Fastenal

The photo shows Ayden Boyd and his supervisor Stephanie Johnston. They both work at Fastenal in Madison, MS.

Region 2 - Central - Philadelphia High School

The photos shows Jamerson Coleman and his supervisor Dr. Sherell Drake. They both work at Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, MS.

Region 3 - South - Wells Pharmacy

The photo shows Braxton White and his supervisor Jonathan Wells. They both work at Wells Pharmacy in Laurel, MS.

Region 3 - South - Rouses Market

The photo shows Dawn Ritter and her supervisor Lori Magee. They both work at Rouses Market in Gulfport, MS.