2025 SEA Wraps Up with Accolades from Parents
IDS’s Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) officially wrapped up on July 31, 2025, with student participants receiving certificates of completion, professional…
Registration Now Open to Volunteer with EPIC
IDS is now accepting applications for the Empowering Pathways to Independence in Communities (EPIC) Volunteer Program! EPIC is a community-based…
Celebrating the 1st RISE Summer College Readiness Event
RISE To The Top! is The University of Southern Mississippi’s 4-year inclusive postsecondary education certificate program for students with intellectual…
STEP UP Members Enjoy 2025 Annual Retreat
On July 28, 2025, Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast STEP UP members came together on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a…
Gulf Coast Hosts Successful Job Extravaganza
On July 19, 2025, 20 students from various schools enjoyed exploring a variety of careers through hands-on activities and workstations…
Interim Executive Director Appointed to the MSCDD
IDS’ Interim Executive Director Dr. Jerry Alliston is now officially appointed to the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities Board. The…
RISE Summer College Readiness Program Featured on WDAM
Executive Coordinator Danielle Mullins was featured on WDAM midday Thursday, July 3, 2025 to discuss RISE and the upcoming first…
Housing Team Attend the 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
Executive Coordinator for Housing Tracy Coleman and Housing Specialist Hope Woods represented IDS at the 2025 National Conference on Ending…
IDS Announces Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
IDS is excited to announce our Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to be held this upcoming November 1, 2025, at Shadow…
IDS Set to Launch EPIC Community Service Activities in Fall 2025
Empowering Pathways to Independence in Communities (EPIC) is a community-based volunteer program launching its activities in fall 2025 that helps…