I'm A Person with a Disability

It is the mission of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS), to provide appropriate and comprehensive services to Mississippians with disabilities in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment and/or to live more independently.

What We Offer

• The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provides services designed to improve economic opportunities for individuals with physical and mental disabilities through employment. OVR has a network of 17 community rehabilitation centers (AbilityWorks) located throughout the state, which provide vocational assessment, job training and actual work experience for individuals with disabilities.
• The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (OVRB) serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• The Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP) provides services to individuals with the most severe disabilities who do not necessarily demonstrate immediate potential for competitive employment.
• The Office of Disability Determination Services (ODDS), funded entirely through the Social Security Administration, establishes eligibility for Mississippians with severe disabilities that apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income.