Links
The Arc of Mississippi
The Arc of Mississippi works to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community. We focus on Abilities, respect, choice for all and encourage active citizenship and inclusion in every community.
7 Lakeland Circle,
Suite 600
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-1180
(800) 717-1180
www.arcms.org
Mississippi Department of Education
Office of Special Education
P. O. Box 771 – Central High School Building
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
(601) 359-3498
| MS Dept of Education, Office of Special Education Procedural Standard | Download |
| MS Dept of Education, Office of Special Education IEP Form | Download |
| Index to Mississippi Policies and Procedures Regarding Children with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004 | Download |
| Mississippi Policies and Procedures Regarding Children with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004 | Download |
| Extended School Year Handbook (Regression is not the only qualification for a student to receive ESY services) | Link |
| Mississippi Department of Education Compliant Form | Download |
Project Start provides on a loan-basis appropriate technology-related services for Mississippians with disabilities.
P. O. Box 1698
Jackson, MS 39215
(800) 852-8328
www.msprojectstart.org
Special Olympics of Mississippi
15 Olympic Way
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7748
Email: SpOlyMiss@aol.com
MSU – T. K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability
The Mission of the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability is to ensure that persons with disabilities are able to continually benefit from technological solutions and advances in the field of assistive technology.
T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability
Mississippi State University
P.O. Box 9736
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-1028
www.tkmartin.msstate.edu
University of Alabama - Birmingham Down Syndrome Clinic
UAB DS Clinic provides comprehensive health and developmental evaluations and recommendations for therapies for children with Down syndrome.
Children’s Hospital of Alabama
1600 7th Avenue
South Birmingham, AL
(205) 939-5151
University of Southern Mississippi
The Institute for Disability Studies provides disability services to all segments of the disabled or disadvantaged population and their families.
The University of Southern Mississippi
Institute for Disability Studies
118 College Drive, # 5163
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
(601) 266-5728
Willowood Developmental Center
Willowood provides a daycare setting where children with or without disabilities can learn in an inclusive environment with developmentally appropriate learning centers.
1635 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 366-0123
Down's Heart Group, UK
A charity located in Great Britain offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.