Disability Rights Mississippi

: Some people recover from Long COVID within months, while others may experience symptoms for years.

Learn more about how the MSU Career Horizons Project supports Mississippians ages 16–70 with disabilities accompanied by or resulting from Long COVID through free employment services designed to help you stay employed or return to work.
🔗 careerhorizonsproject.msstate.edu



Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240107.

The PAIMI Advisory Council helps guide our advocacy for the rights of people with mental health disabilities in Mississippi. We’re currently seeking new members and welcome self-nominations. Learn more about the Council and how to express interest here: www.drms.ms/PAC

Disability Rights Mississippi published a statement Thursday, asking the City of Jackson and MV Transportation, JTRAN’s transit management contractor, to reach a resolution which prevents any interruption to public transportation services in the capital city.

Registration closes tomorrow at noon! Visit msmegaconference.org to register now!

The Mississippi Disability MegaConference is more than a conference — it’s a chance to connect, learn, and celebrate community. Whether you’re attending for the educational sessions, the networking opportunities, the exhibitors, or to dance the night away at the Celebration Gala, there’s something for everyone!

📅 June 17 & 18, 2026
📍 Oxford Convention Center
🎟️ msmegaconference.org

Online Registration for the 2026 Mississippi Disability MegaConference will close this Friday at noon!

Join us June 17–18 in Oxford for two days of learning, networking, advocacy, and community connection. Don't miss an outstanding lineup of sessions and opportunities to connect with disability advocates, professionals, family members, and self-advocates from across Mississippi.

Secure your spot and avoid significantly higher on-site registration rates. Register now: msmegaconference.org.

MegaConference 2026 is TWO WEEKS away! It's not too late to register. Visit msmegaconference.org to learn more and reserve your spot.

DRMS is hiring! We have two open attorney positions: a Monitoring & Investigations Team Managing Attorney and a Children's Rights Team Managing Attorney.

Learn more about these roles and application requirements here: http://www.drms.ms/category/job-openings

Last reminder: registration for the Self-Advocacy Track will close June 10. Just a few spots remain! Learn more here: https://www.msmegaconference.org/self-advocacy-track2.html

Please note: registration for the general conference will remain open until the conference begins on June 17! However, we encourage you to register ASAP to ensure you have your spot and since prices will increase for on-site registrants!

We had a wonderful time participating in the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists-AMPSS Annual Peer Conference! We were joined by members of our PAIMI Advisory Council and presented our inaugural PAC Awards: the Legacy Award to Stephanie Stout and the Peer Passion Award the Mason Hester.