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…
IDS Welcomes 4 New LEND Trainees for 2025-26
The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program prepares graduate students, self-advocates, community members, and families to be…
IDS Self-Advocacy Coordinator Speaks on Conference Panel
On September 11, 2025, IDS self-advocacy coordinator Taylor Carley attended the 11th Annual Creating Your Own Path Conference hosted by…
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…
Gulf Coast Hosts Another Fantastic Job Extravaganza
On August 28, 2025, IDS staff and volunteers hosted a wonderful day of learning, teamwork, and fun at another Long…
Breaking New Ground: RISE Student Pledges TriDelta Sorority
RISE celebrated another first—Junior, Veronica, participated in sorority recruitment and ran home to TriDelta! Veronica’s pledge to TriDelta marks an…
Reserve Your Golf Tournament Tickets Now
Get ready for a great time! We’re excited to announce tickets are now on sale for our Inaugural Charity Golf…
Housing Team Attend MUTEH’s Rapid Re-Housing Institute Conference
IDS Rapid Re-Housing Program staff recently attended the MUTEH’s Rapid Re-Housing Institute Conference of 2025. The conference kicked off with…
IDS Proud to Remain Luckyday Service Site
For the fourth consecutive year, IDS is proud to be a service site for incoming USM Luckyday students. Founded by…