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The All Inclusive

The All Inclusive

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 The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is the state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities live and work independently.Copyright 2023 MDRS Economics Political Science Politics & Government
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  • PROJECT SEARCH Mississippi

    PROJECT SEARCH Mississippi
    May 11 2022

    Today’s topic is all about Project SEARCH Mississippi, a program dedicated to helping students with intellectual disabilities find competitive integrated employment. As coordinator of the program, MDRS brings schools, students, teachers and businesses together at Project SEARCH sites across Mississippi. 

    Once a worksite is coordinated then MDRS provides the support needed to give project search interns real WORK experience which results in the opportunity for employment. 
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    28 mins
  • MDRS’ WIPA (WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE) Program

    MDRS’ WIPA (WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE) Program
    Apr 13 2022

    Todays topic is MDRS’ WIPA (WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE) Program: a 100% federal program funded by the social security administration that provides benefits planning and assistance to all SSDI and/or SSI disabled consumers between the ages of 14 to 64 who have an employment goal.
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    20 mins
  • MDRS and Assistive Technology

    MDRS and Assistive Technology
    Dec 1 2021

    Assistive Technology plays a huge role in the mission of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services.  From home and vehicle modifications to job supports and more, AT is often the key to how  we are able to give thousands of Mississippians with disabilities the tools they need to live more independently. Today’s episode explores the world of AT through MDRS. 

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    41 mins
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