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Institute for Disability Studies

EARN IT

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EARN IT is a program designed to pave a pathway towards entrepreneurship for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through the advancement of resources, networking, independence, and training.  Program participants learn to master various entrepreneurial specialties including roasting coffee, specialty coffee preparation, 3-D printing, laser engraving, photography, videography, crochet, graphic design, sales transaction handling, print media production, branding, and more.
 
For more information, contact Amy James, Executive Coordinator for Philanthropy and Development, at amyjames@usm.edu or 601.266.4435.

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Institute for Disability Studies
118 College Drive #5163
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Hattiesburg Campus
Bond Hall 4th Floor

Email: IDS%20Administration

Phone: 601.266.5163
or 800.671.0051

If you are hearing impaired, please use 711 for the free TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service.

Institute for Disability Studies
730 East Beach Blvd
Long Beach, MS 39560

Gulf Park Campus

Email: IDS%20Administration

Phone: 228.214.3400

If you are hearing impaired, please use 711 for the free TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service.

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