Learning, Leading, and Giving Back: RISE 2025 Highlights
2025 was a year of growth, achievement, and new possibilities for students, staff, and partners in the RISE To The…
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Investing in Talent: Summer Boyd Joins IDS as Transition Specialist
What began as an internship has grown into a new chapter at IDS. We are excited to welcome Summer Boyd…
EARN IT Launches Ability Blend Sales
After months of preparation, EARN IT students launched sales of IDS’s signature roast “Ability Blend” at the USM Holiday Maker’s…
SO College Golden Eagles Bring Home Double Gold
This past weekend, every SO College Southern Miss athlete displayed hard work, heart, and determination at the SOMS Cheer and…
TEAMS Awards Presented to Leaders Preparing Students for Employment
National Disability Employment Awareness Month was established as an annual awareness campaign each October to educate about disability employment issues…
Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $6K for IDS Programs
On Saturday, November 1st, IDS hosted our first major fundraiser presented by Landry, Lewis, Germany Architects, P.A. at Shadow Ridge…
RISE Hosts Its First In-Person Open House
On November 5th, RISE held its first-ever in-person Open House, marking an exciting milestone for the program. The event included…
Community-Based Instruction Outings at Long Beach Campus a Huge Hit
The IDS staff in Long Beach have been busy all fall hosting an array of events, classes, and interactive pre-employment…
Family Cohort Day Welcomes 44 Guests to Mitchell Farms
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, IDS’s Family Advocacy Network hosted their annual Family Cohort Day at Mitchell Farms in Collins.…
Self-Advocacy Coordinator Taylor Appointed to MS Council on Developmental Disabilities
Robert “Taylor” Carley, self-advocacy coordinator with the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS), was appointed by Governor Tate Reeves to serve…