Bullying Prevention: How Parents and Families Can Help!

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center   Presented by: Patty Gautier, Family, Data & Dissemination Coordinator, REACH MS October is National Bullying Prevention Month and everyone can do something to help prevent bullying; individuals, schools, and communities each have an important role! Learn what you can do! Bullying is real. It happens every day. Bullying […]

Saving your income with a Mississippi ABLE account

MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are now available to help individuals with disabilities save and invest money, as they have not been able to before. This session helps you understand ABLE, determine if it is right for you/your child/your family, and shows you where to get more information […]

Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work

 Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Do you often leave your child's IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles […]

The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice

The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924... Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location         +1 301 715 8592 […]

Getting and Keeping the First Job

 Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Participants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness, how families can help youth with career planning, and strategies to navigate resumes, job interviews, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in the career exploration and job hunting process. The message of the session is […]

Cafe’ Ta Center | A Program of the Family Cafe

The CAFÉ TAC Want to talk about the challenges of supporting a family member with a mental health condition? Join The CAFE TA Center's upcoming Family Mental Health Learning Community conversation! The first session is set for  Wednesday, October 27th at 2:00 PM ET. Join us on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88114382447 If you have a youth, young adult, or […]

Drop In Leadership and Policy Discussion

Join us to discuss the latest policy updates and what they mean for our children. Leadership training graduates are especially encouraged to attend, but anyone interested in policy is welcome to join. You do not have to register - just drop in at noon on October 28th. Join Here >>

Training: Talking to Friends and Family About COVID-19 Vaccines!

Made to Save Coalition Join the Made to Save Coalition for a workshop about how to talk to your friends and family about the COVID-19 vaccines. Talking to your friends and family about getting COVID-19 vaccinated is one of the best ways you can help the people you care about get the information they need […]

2021 Bridging-the-Gap HYBRID Style

Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) is excited to invite you to take part in our upcoming annual 2021 Bridging-the-Gap 5K Walk/Run/Stroll or Roll-a-Thon. This year we will be hosting our walk HYBRID STYLE! We want to do our part in keeping all of our consumers and supporters safe during this […]

2021 Virtual NFFCMH Conference – Nov. 4-6

The annual conference is a dynamic event full of valuable opportunities to learn, connect and gain exposure for all who attend. Below are some basic facts about the event for sponsors, exhibitors, presenters and attendees.