Early Wednesday morning, the federal government shut down because Congress could not reach an agreement to fund the government. While we do not know how long the shutdown will last, we want to be clear that Disability Rights […]
Jackson, MS — Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) is proud to announce it has been awarded an Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) grant to expand access to justice for people with disabilities. With this funding, DRMS will host […]
Join DRMS, the Institute for Disability Studies, and the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities for our Community Listening Forums! Gulfport: Knight Nonprofit Center, 11975 Seaway Rd — August 5, 5:30–7:00 P.M. Tupelo: Autism Center of North MS, 146 […]
“Housing and Support, Not Involuntary Commitment” July 25, 2025 JACKSON, MS – Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) is deeply concerned by the new executive order authorizing increased involuntary commitment of people experiencing homelessness, including individuals with psychiatric disabilities. This […]