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The IDS News Blog

The IDS News Blog

Meeting the needs of Mississippians with Disabilities and their families for the past 50 years

Category: Community Living

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…
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Posted on: September 3, 2026 Last updated on: September 3, 2026 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James

Big Impact, Small Window: Community Volunteer Club Completes 150 Family Resource Kits in 35 Minutes

The Community Volunteer Club at the Institute for Disability Studies recently completed a high-impact service project benefiting families served by…
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Posted on: April 14, 2026 Last updated on: April 14, 2026 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James

Ability Blend Coffee Is Now Available

Ability Blend coffee — roasted and packaged by self-advocates in the Institute for Disability Studies’ EARN IT program — is…
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Posted on: March 9, 2026 Last updated on: March 9, 2026 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James
SO College Athletes posing in YMCA basketball court after the game.

Special Olympics College at USM Wins Hub City Shootout

SO College Southern Miss competed in the 2nd Annual Hub City Shootout against Hub City Special Olympics on Saturday, February…
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Posted on: March 9, 2026 Last updated on: March 9, 2026 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James
Members of the Community Volunteer Club holding up completed sensory kits.

IDS Self-Advocates Assemble 175 Sensory Kits for First Responders

In just one hour, self-advocates from Community Volunteer Club completed an impressive service project: assembling 175 sensory support kits for…
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Posted on: March 9, 2026 Last updated on: March 9, 2026 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James
Collage of STEP OUT members enjoying crafts and refreshments at Open House and selfies at INFINITY Science Center.

New Year, New Experiences: STEP OUT Hosts Open House and Visits INFINITY Science Center

STEP OUT rang in the New Year strong with weekly activities ranging from an Open House to a fieldtrip to…
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Posted on: February 9, 2026 Last updated on: February 9, 2026 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James
Collage of SO College Halftime Scrimmage featuring the cheerleaders and basketball players.

Halftime Heroes: SO College Basketball Team Lights Up the USM Halftime Show

During halftime of the USM men’s basketball game vs. James Madison on January 31, the SO College basketball team hit…
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Posted on: February 9, 2026 Last updated on: February 9, 2026 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James
Jordan and Haley selling coffee at the IDS booth set up for the USM Holiday Maker's Market.

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…
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Posted on: December 3, 2025 Last updated on: December 3, 2025 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James
SO College Southern Miss athletes

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…
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Posted on: November 11, 2025 Last updated on: November 11, 2025 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James

EPIC Trainee Applications Now Open

EPIC is now accepting Trainee requests for FREE individualized training! EPIC Trainee applications are now OPEN for adults with disabilities…
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Posted on: September 12, 2025 Last updated on: October 13, 2025 Comments: 0 Written by: Amy James
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