Community Living
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…
STEP OUT
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…
General
Living the IDS Mission: Noah Kelly Shares His Self-Advocacy Story
On January 27, Harrison Central SPED students heard from Noah Kelly, self-advocate and Office Assistant…
SO College
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…
RISE
Learning, Leading, and Giving Back: RISE 2025 Highlights
2025 was a year of growth, achievement, and new possibilities for students, staff, and partners…
General
Job Extravaganza
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…
EARN IT
EARN IT Launches Ability Blend Sales
After months of preparation, EARN IT students launched sales of IDS’s signature roast “Ability Blend”…
SO College
SO College Golden Eagles Bring Home Double Gold
This past weekend, every SO College Southern Miss athlete displayed hard work, heart, and determination…
General
TEAMS Awards Presented to Leaders Preparing Students for Employment
National Disability Employment Awareness Month was established as an annual awareness campaign each October to…
General
Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $6K for IDS Programs
On Saturday, November 1st, IDS hosted our first major fundraiser presented by Landry, Lewis, Germany…