Arc of Northeast Mississippi

Arc of Northeast Mississippi hosts a discussion on the ID/DD (Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability) Waiver. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into the current state of the waiver and be a part of the conversation on the changes needed to improve it.

Natalie Gunnells, the loving mother of Patrick (diagnosed with severe Autism), has not received adequate services for her son and saw that change was needed. Natalie has been a strong advocate for changes needed in the system and is advocating for waiver changes that would benefit not only her son Patrick but many.

Join in and listen to her journey, her progress, and her recommendations in an upcoming proposal. Natalie will also give a quick recap of the meeting she attended on February 10th at the Department of Rehabilitation Services in Madison MS. This was a public meeting and Natalie provided MDRS with concerns during public comments in the meeting in hopes that it will be considered while considering proposals to be incorporated into the next ID/DD waiver program.

All written proposals for ID/DD Waiver changes must be submitted by February 24th so this meeting will definitely be insightful.

All Proposals are due on or before Feb 24th! There isn’t much time left!