Disability Connection Midsouth

10/26/2025

Our team had a great time at Step Up for Down Syndrome 2025! Thank you Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South for throwing an amazing event even with the rain!

[image description: two staff members at a resource table for Disability Connection Midsouth and image of dancing group from Company D]

10/23/2025

Throwback Thursday!!! (Trunk or Treat 2023)

Join us next week, Halloween Day, for Trunk or Treat 2025 in the Cooper-Young area! Everyone is welcome!

Full info can be found following this link: https://www.disabilitymidsouth.org/events/trunk-or-treat

10/14/2025

https://youtu.be/YDCZbBYlEdo

Disability Connection Midsouth has been proud to serve Memphis and our surrounding communities for 40 years! Today, a cherished member of the DCM family shares his testimonial after receiving services from the center for years. Thank you, Mr. French!
(Follow the link above for the full video)

10/13/2025

UPDATE: Surviving Special Education has two remaining workshops!

October 21 and November 18 at 6 PM are virtual-only classes. This is a great opportunity for parents and advocates of children with a disability to learn strategies and ask questions in a safe, open environment.

Register for the Zoom link using this: https://bit.ly/SvSe2

10/09/2025

UPDATE: Unfortunately, we will not have Game Night in October! However, we are inviting all our dedicated players to join us for Trunk or Treat (For more info, follow this link: https://www.disabilitymidsouth.org/events/trunk-or-treat). Game Night will return on November 21!

Check out photos from last month's, September 26, game night! We had so much fun and a great turn out where we were able to play multiple rounds of family feud and fast money!!

[image descriptions: 20-30 people sat in teams in four different areas of an office space laughing, playing, and socializing]

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

Do you have trick or treating plans in the Cooper-Young area? Well, now you do! Disability Connection Midsouth is hosting a disability and family friendly FREE Halloween event in the parking lot of First Congo Church! Everyone is welcome!

You can expect:
- Car trunks filled with candy and games
- Local resource and information tables for people with disabilities
- A spooky good time!

If you want to learn more or want to leave a candy donation, visit our website at https://www.disabilitymidsouth.org/events/trunk-or-treat

10/02/2025

Our next Surviving Special Education webinar is October 21 and it will be virtual-only! Register using https://bit.ly/SvSe2

Surviving Special Education: Tips, Tricks, and Taking Action!

Parents, family members, and advocates of children with disabilities: Come to learn and share strategies for your child to get the education they deserve!

Workshops:
September 27, 1 PM, HYBRID: Overview of the IEP and Student-Led IEP
October 21, 6 PM, VIRTUAL: Special Education 101
November 18, 6 PM, IN PERSON: Student-led IEP and Special Education 101

Register today! https://bit.ly/SvSe2

10/02/2025

October 9! Life after high school virtual training

FREE Virtual Training Alert: Preparing for Life After High School

The move from high school to adulthood can feel overwhelming for students with disabilities and their families, but it can also be exciting and rewarding when the right supports are in place.

Join us, TNSTEP, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for a virtual training that explores the many paths youth can take after high school.

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 5:30–6:30 PM CT | 6:30–7:30 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VmcBja

TNSTEP Trainers: Katherine Williams, Director of West TN Services & Joey Ellis, Director of Youth Services. Special thank you to sponsor UTHSC – Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being

See you there!

09/26/2025

TOMORROW! First session of surviving special education. Sign up to receive the Zoom link or join us in person! Full details below.

Surviving Special Education: Tips, Tricks, and Taking Action!

Parents, family members, and advocates of children with disabilities: Come to learn and share strategies for your child to get the education they deserve!

Workshops:
September 27, 1 PM, HYBRID: Overview of the IEP and Student-Led IEP
October 21, 6 PM, VIRTUAL: Special Education 101
November 18, 6 PM, IN PERSON: Student-led IEP and Special Education 101

Register today! https://bit.ly/SvSe2

09/26/2025

Last month, our game night group had a blast playing family feud!!

Tonight, we have a rematch! If you want to join us for family feud and, if time permits, a round of bingo, join us at the Disability Connection office on 1000 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 at 5 PM until 7 PM!

[photos description: two teams of 6-7 people sit in opposing tables laughing, eating, and socializing. one photo shows the game host announcing]