Last week we shared with you the United States Department of Justice's (USDOJ) statement commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the United States Supreme Court Olmstead decision. Because of the Olmstead…
Congratulations to the 25 people, including 21 parents and caregivers, who completed Serving on Groups that Make Decisions Leadership Training on Saturday, June 24, in Jackson. We are so proud…
It was a pleasure to be back in person at the tenth annual Mississippi disAbility Megaconference on June 16 and 17 at the Jackson Hilton and to see many of you there.…
The United States Department of Justice issued this statement on June 22, 2022, commemorating the Olmstead ruling: "Twenty-three years ago today, the Supreme Court decided Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case…
An important message from our friends and colleagues at the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. Dear Attorneys, Advocates and Families, Please help us spread the word. The Coalition for Citizens with…
I want to start by saying Happy Father’s Day to all fathers! Being a father on the board of Families as Allies means a lot. It means being a part…
We observe Juneteenth this coming Monday, its second year as an officially recognized federal holiday. From History.com: "Juneteenth (short for 'June Nineteenth') marks the day when federal troops arrived in…
We are so excited to once again host in-person leadership training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday, June 25, at Hinds Behavioral Health in Jackson. This training is for…
The goal of the Child Health and Development Project: Mississippi (MS) Thrive! is simple: "Since brains grow rapidly during the earliest years, the project provides information and resources to improve developmental health…
Pride month is an opportunity not just for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies to celebrate their rights and acceptance. For many, according to healthline.com, this time of year offers both mental…