Bridge Development Corporation of Mississippi

07/30/2025

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 💙❤️💛🧠

At the intersection of race, IDD, and mental health are stories that too often go unseen, unheard, and unsupported.

Being a person of color with IDD and mental health challenges doesn’t make you less — it makes your journey uniquely powerful. Your voice matters. Your experiences are valid. Your healing is revolutionary.

Too often, stigma and silence make our communities suffer in the dark. But we’re here to shine light, restore hope, and model possibilities.

🗣️ This month, we honor the strength it takes to live boldly at the intersections. We commit to listening deeper, supporting stronger, and building a world where inclusion means everyone.

07/19/2025

The first cuts won't hit immediately, but people on Medicaid, including those with disabilities, fear they could experience significant setbacks under the "big, beautiful bill."

07/19/2025

The R-word isn’t just outdated, it’s harmful.

Too many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have grown up hearing it used as a punchline, insult, or a label to dismiss and dehumanize them.

In our newest blog, people share the real impact this word has had on their lives. Their stories are powerful, painful, and honest—and they show exactly why this word needs to go.

Read their words. Feel their lived experiences. And then make the choice to never use it again and to say something when others use it: https://bit.ly/46eCLLw

07/16/2025

07/16/2025

35 years ago, the ADA became law—and with it came a promise: that every person with a disability has the right to equal access and justice.

At DRMS, we work every day to fulfill that promise. Through legal advocacy, education, and individual representation, we break down barriers and push forward the goals of the ADA.

07/16/2025

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The Delta Arts Alliance serves as a bridge to connect diverse cultures through their contributions to the arts, to create a common vision, and to develop strategies for making the arts a more prominent part of daily life in the Mississippi Delta. Our Community Delta Arts Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonp...

07/12/2025

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07/12/2025

Join us July 23rd at 1pm to see what Master Gardener is all about!

07/10/2025

🌱💳📚 We Did That!
This week at The Bridge, our crew showed up and showed out! From nurturing our plant babies 🌿, to making new friends 🤝, and even diving into real-world lessons on credit scores and banking 💰—our participants are growing in every way possible.

Whether it’s building life skills or building friendships, every day is a win here. If you’re looking for a place where learning meets fun and purpose, The Bridge is where you belong. 💙❤️💛

📍 Spots are filling fast — Call us to join the family!

07/08/2025

✨ We had a blast at the first Joy of Painting workshop—and we’re doing it all again this week with a brand new piece! 🌲🌄

Join us Thursday, July 10th from 6:30–8:30 PM for the second class in our Bob Ross-inspired series led by Christina Alford. This relaxing, step-by-step workshop is perfect for all skill levels—just bring your creativity!

🎟 Last time we filled up FAST… and we expect this one to do the same.
🖌 All supplies are included, and you’ll leave with your own colorful masterpiece.

DAA Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45
📍 Delta Arts Alliance | Cleveland, MS

➡️ Don’t wait—secure your spot today! Call or visit our website at www.deltaartsalliance.org to sign up!

06/24/2025

There’s always something happening at The Bridge!🌟

From planting hope in the garden to making moves at the card table ♠️♥️, our participants had a day full of growth, laughter, and learning!

💻 We tackled online job applications, 🎨 created collages of our dreams, and even checked in on our sprouting tomatoes 🍅—proof that with the right support, anything can grow.

At The Bridge, every moment is a step toward independence, connection, and joy. 💪🏾✨