Mississippi

Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for Mississippi New!

View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

Mississippi Independent Living Centers (ILCs) New!

Contact information for ILCs throughout Mississippi. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

BlazeSports Long Beach

Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.

Central Mississippi Residential Center (CMRC)

A facility of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health that provides residential services, Footprints Adult Day Services and operates a Crisis Intervention Center.

Mississippi American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on advocacy and civil rights, independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Mississippi Division of Aging & Adult Services

Provides specialized services for persons over 60 including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

Mississippi Family Resource Guide

A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Mississippi. Document is in Word format.

Mississippi Society for Disabilities Specific Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance to help people with disabilities and their families meet the costs of specialty items (including aids and appliances) and access to recreation opportunities in order to facilitate independent living and medical access.

Mississippi's Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind/Independent Living Services Program

Provides services to assist legally blind individuals adjust to their blindness by becoming more able to care for their specific needs.

Natchez National Historical Park Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Natchez National Historical Park.

Special Olympics Mississippi

Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities/mental retardation.

The Arc of Mississippi

Provides comprehensive services to people with developmental disabilities and their families, including advocacy, information and referral, respite care, family support, early intervention, employment and training and residential services and supports.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of the Midsouth

Works to positively affect the quality of life for persons with cerebral palsy and others with severe disabilities and multiple service needs.

  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.