The CDD is an appointed group of people designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities,
their families and the community they live. We are not a direct service organization, but develop
strategies to support systemic change for the people we advocate.
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health serves as our Designated State Agency (DSA). The CDD
operates independently within the DSA, but receives much support to maintain the management of our
operation.
Our office is on the 10th Floor of the Robert E. Lee State Office Building, 239 North Lamar Street,
Jackson, Mississippi 39201.
For more information about us please contact Edie Hayles, Executive Director at 601-359-1270 or email us at
info@cdd.ms.gov
Hurricane Katrina Information
Executive Director Position
The position for the Executive Director of the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities has been closed. The new Executive Director is Edie Hayles. You may contact Edie at 601-359-1270.
