Gulf Coast man overcomes vision loss; pursues career helping others
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Gulf Coast man who unexpectedly lost his vision is preparing to graduate from a local rehabilitation center—one that helped him…
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
Institute for Disability Studies, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Partner to Hold Multiple Job Extravaganzas, Future Career Exploration Events
Fri, 05/10/2024 - 10:35am | By: Rebecca Holland The Institute for Disability Studies (IDS), at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services have extended a partnership to continue providing the successful Job Extravaganza program for…
Mississippi Highway Patrol and MDRS launch P.R.O.M. Initiative
With high schools across the state preparing for their proms, the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services took the time to bring awareness to the joint campaign: Please Return on Monday in the same…
All hands on deck at Ability Works
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has a singular goal to provide individuals with disabilities opportunities for independence. This mission is accomplished through invaluable partnerships with businesses throughout the state. It’s all hands on deck at Ability Works in Gulfport,…
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services helping build future skills
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has been working for years to help those with disabilities hone new skills for the local and regional workforce. There are several ability works sites throughout the state of Mississippi, including one in Gulfport,…
Able Program launched in Gulfport
It’s a program designed to give people with disabilities financial independence. It’s called the ‘Mississippi Able Program’ and it launched today from the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. During the launch, people had a chance to learn about the program,…
South Mississippi Employability Fair
This afternoon at the Lyman Community Center, employers from across the Coast met with a large group of men and women who are ready to get to work. The Employability Job Fair is part of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation…
Carla's Closet is Accepting Donations
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services aims to make the job hunting process for its clients a little less stressful. The Gulfport Location houses Carla’s Closet, a place that provides professional attire for individuals with disabilities who are transitioning into…
B.R.A.I.N Helmet Program Visits Lyman Elementary School
First graders at Lyman Elementary School had a break from class work today to learn the importance of helmet safety.