Mississippi disAbility MegaConference

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June 20-21
Marriot Jackson

The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference will bring together hundreds of individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals to share best practices, provide training, and inspire innovation among attendees.

Space is limited! Register early for discount rates.

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State Plan for VR and VRB Services

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MDRS will conduct a public hearing on Friday, June 7, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the MDRS District V / AbilityWorks, Inc. of Jackson joint facility located at 3895 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS, and the remote sites listed below. This hearing will provide an opportunity for interested citizens, especially those with disabilities, to comment on changes to the 2014 State Plan for OVR and OVRB.  Please click here for more infromation.

 

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State Plan for Independent Living

The Statewide Independent Living Council is currently in the process of developing the FY 2014-2017 State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). Individuals are invited to provide input during this process. The SPIL is due to the Rehabilitation Services Administration by July 1, 2013. If you would like to provide input or make public comments, please address them to Shelia C. Browning, MS Department of Rehabilitation Services, P.O. Box 1698, Jackson, MS 39215 or sbrowning@mdrs.ms.gov.

(click here for FY 2011-2013 SPIL)

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Transportation Needs Assessment

In order to fully understand and help address the transportation needs of people with disabilities, the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is partnering with the Mississippi Transportation Coalition to conduct a survey as provided in the link below. Numerous assessments can be completed from one computer. However, please complete only one survey/assessment per individual. Providing all information as requested per individual per assessment will prevent duplication of information.

(click here for survey)

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