Disability Rights Mississippi

04/20/2026

Still experiencing COVID-19 symptoms 3+ months later and finding it difficult to get through your workday?

If symptoms like chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, and/or brain fog are affecting your work performance, the Mississippi State University (MSU) Career Horizons Project (CHP) can provide support and resources to help you continue working successfully. MSU CHP provides free employment services to help Mississippi residents between the ages of 16 and 70 who have a disability accompanied by or resulting from Long COVID continue to work, build confidence, and reach their career goals.

Visit our website at careerhorizonsproject.msstate.edu or call our office at 662.325.8248 to learn more & submit a referral for an employee who may benefit from our services!



Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240107.

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH)/the Division of Autism Services are hosting their first Autism Awareness & Acceptance Resource Fair! This uplifting community event will be held on April 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Mississippi Trade Mart – Hall C.

04/15/2026

Yesterday, we stepped away from our desks to spend intentional time together as a team at our Staff Retreat. Through WRAP training with Kim and Nicole from the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, we focused on wellness, managing stress, and supporting one another. Taking this time helps us show up with more care and strength for the clients we serve!

04/14/2026

Do you have a Representative Payee? A payee is meant to help manage Social Security benefits, but you still have rights.

During National Social Security Month, DRMS is highlighting how we support individuals who have questions, concerns, or want more independence when it comes to their benefits. Watch to learn more.

If you or someone you know is experiencing issues with the management of Social Security benefits, contact DRMS at 601-968-0600 or 800-772-4057 (toll free).

04/13/2026

Everyone deserves the chance to work with dignity, and that includes having the accommodations you need to succeed. People with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations, equal opportunities, and freedom from discrimination at work.

Watch to learn more about your rights in the workplace. If you have faced barriers or discrimination in the workplace due to your disability, contact DRMS.

04/13/2026

We're excited about June 18's keynote panel: Postsecondary Options After High School! Mississippi college and university program staff will discuss specialized program services available that focus on education and employment opportunities. Learn more about our speakers and register today at msmegaconference.org!

04/13/2026

Despite the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, people with disabilities often continue to face discrimination and unequal access in employment, housing, medical care and insurance coverage.

Our Silver Sponsor, Disability Rights Mississippi, is showing up to protect access, defend dignity, and ensure that individuals across Mississippi have the support and rights they deserve

📢 Don’t wait—register or become a proud sponsor for our annual state conference happening April 30–May 1, 2026 in Hattiesburg at namims.org/together/

Mississippi CIT Association

04/10/2026

04/08/2026

The Mississippi Public Health Association (MPHA), under a grant from Special Olympics International, has worked with an advisory council of leaders from organizations that serve individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD) to strengthen the systems that serve this population. They are seeking input from the IDD community. Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KSGV9TC

04/07/2026

Digital accessibility is a major concern for students with blindness and other disabilities — an ever-changing landscape that often isn't designed with disabilities in mind.

Now, that could change: An update to regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), set to take effect at the end of April, will require public institutions to meet new standards that dictate what accessibility should look like.

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.