WINGS Takes Flight: New Transition Program Brings Workplace Learning to Life
What does making a bracelet have in common with stocking a clothing rack, taking someone’s temperature or serving a scoop…
Author: Amy James
Prior to officially joining IDS staff in January 2025, Amy volunteered for over a decade with various IDS programs. In her current role, Amy serves as Executive Coordinator for Philanthropy and Development organizing fundraisers and events, contributing to the development of new programs and services, and touting all things IDS throughout the community. During her free time, Amy can be found gardening, cooking, list-making, and enjoying life with her family.
From Donations to the Driving Range: SO College Golf Tees Off
What started with donated golf clubs, bags and equipment arriving at the Institute for Disability Studies from across the country…
From Work Experience to Job Offers: Celebrating SEA 2026
For 41 young Mississippians, summer 2026 offered more than a break from the classroom. It offered an opportunity to step…
More Than Chit Chat: 10 Years of Self-Advocacy
What started as one self-advocate’s idea in 2016 has grown into a decade of conversations, connections, creativity, and opportunities for…
How One Golf Ball Purchase Sparked the Largest Donation in IDS History
Some stories sound too unbelievable to be true. This is one of them. It all started with longtime Institute for…
Future Golden Eagles Take Their First Steps Toward College Success
What does it really feel like to be a college student? For eight future Golden Eagles, the answer wasn’t found…
From Build Zone to Workplace: SEA Students Prepare for Success
The 2026 Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) kicked off during the first week of June, welcoming students through in-person programs in…
IDS Celebrates First RISE To The Top! Graduates at Southern Miss
The Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) is proud to celebrate a historic milestone as the first students from the RISE…
IDS Hosts Volunteers for The Big Event at Southern Miss
Service, collaboration, and community impact were on full display as the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) proudly participated as a…
Opening Doors to Higher Education: Governor Reeves Officially Declares May 1 as IPSE Day
On May 1, 2026, organizations, universities, students, families, and advocates across the nation came together to celebrate Inclusive Postsecondary Education…