The Institute for Disability Studies
The Institute for Disability Studies has been impacting Mississippians with disabilities
and their families for over 40 years. IDS has worked to provide technical assistance,
training, resources and supports for Mississippians with disabilities and their families.
We like to think we are providing pathways to a better life for people of all ages—infants,
toddlers, school-age children, youth, workers, parents, families and seniors.
In The News
“It’s worth the shot.” Taylor shares his journey of getting vaccinated and how the vaccine has helped him get back to doing the things he loves: advocating for the disability community and creating awesome things. Protect yourself. Help your community. Get the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more at worththeshotms.com. Presented by Mississippi's Developmental Disabilities Network.
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. "Worth the Shot!" |
Check out the Winter 2021 DD Network News featuring Cabe Adams and our very own Savanna Thompson. | ![]() |
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The Training, Resources and Information for the Advancement of Disability (TRIAD) Service AmeriCorps members from The Institute for Disability Studies' (IDS) Hattiesburg and Long Beach campuses continue to serve their communities, just serving now in a more creative and virtual means. As COVID-19 has kept this AmeriCorps Program from having members meet in-person, the need for virtual service became a priority. |
STEP UP Continues Engagement Virtually |
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