Arc of Northeast Mississippi

03/29/2026

It was a pleasure to hear the recent interview with Rebecca from The Arc of Northwest Mississippi. Thank you, Rebecca, for the insightful overview of The Arc’s mission and for discussing the upcoming job readiness initiative.
We are proud to announce that the JOB Extravaganza is returning to the Northeast chapter on April 30! This event serves as a vital bridge between students with disabilities and the business community. After the success of our previous collaboration, we are eager to work with the Northwest chapter again to create even more opportunities for inclusive employment.
Get Involved:
We are currently seeking:
• Local businesses to participate
• Sponsors and donors
• Volunteers
For more details on how your organization can support this initiative, please contact me at cheryl@arcnems.org.

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

Jessie made a huge impact with her speech yesterday and it was a proud and inspiring moment for all who had the opportunity to hear her speak at her accomplishments. congratulations Jessie on your new position with the council. Well deserved!

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day is about love and commitment. But for many people with disabilities, getting legally married can mean losing critical support.

Marriage penalties are outdated rules that cut off or reduce Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Social Security benefits for married people with disabilities. Because SSI is often tied to health care and home and community-based services, marriage can also put daily support at risk.

No one should have to choose between marrying the person they love and getting the support they need to live in their community.

Congress has the power to fix this. Take action and tell lawmakers to end marriage penalties for people with disabilities.

https://bit.ly/4r78WUt

05/24/2025