Nov
30
2014

2015 – Art Ability Fair Success

Thank you to all who participated! If you are missing pictures, please contact us : office@disbabilityconnection.org Below is the FB Album showing all the portraits that we have. Thanks! -DC Team Portrait pics from the Art Ability Fair 2015 – Feel free to tag and share! More to come. Posted by Disability Connection on Sunday, […]

Sep
22
2014

2015 Arbor Day RUN/WALK/ROLL SUCCESS

Post by Disability Connection. Donations over the run fee can be made to Disability Connection, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation. to the Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll (If the button is not working in your browser, please try this direct link) *** *** The donate button is not currently working with the Internet Explorer Browser. Stay Tuned for […]

Sep
19
2014

Hero Artist’s Work Lives On

“Paul Smith, born in 1921 with severe spastic cerebral palsy, learned to use a standard typewriter to create beautiful pictures that from a distance resemble fine pencil or pastel drawings. Paul died in Roseburg, Oregon in 2007.” -Via YouTube

Sep
17
2014

Hero Gymnast has the Most Incredible Story

This is a story that you just have to hear the star tell. This is by far one of the most inspirational stories to date. This is the story of Jennifer Bricker.

Sep
2
2014

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month 2014

In Honor of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, here are a few related resources that have impressed us!                                                              

Aug
24
2014

Ocean Springs Pairs Up with Disability Connection

We are incredibly thankful for our partners, volunteers and supporters. Together, we are creating a connected community. This week, the city of Ocean Springs has partnered with our organization in support of our  Community Assist  program. Connie Moran, Ocean Springs Mayor, says, “In order to provide information and resources for people with mental and physical disability, veterans, […]

Aug
15
2014

2014 Senior Fraud Prevention & Wellness Expo

Harrison County Senior Resource Agency & SMPDD Present: Senior Fraud Prevention and Wellness Expo 2014 This is an event designed to compliment the lifestyle and needs of the older adult. September 24, 2014 9:00AM – 2:00PM Door Prizes and Giveaways You Won’t Believe!!! • Extra Help – application assistance to Medicare beneficiaries • Games • […]

Aug
14
2014

Hero Ex-SVP : “Walgreens has “dream goal”, …10% disabled workforce within five years”

A Truly Uplifting Story Randy Lewis has an incredible story to tell. “It’s the tale of how a man who led logistics at America’s largest drug-store chain, supporting it as it grew from 1,600 to 8,000 outlets with the most advanced logistics network in its sector, did so while giving job opportunities to thousands of disabled […]

Aug
1
2014

Hero Community Volunteers Help Veteran

DC is extremely proud of these hero community volunteers that have come together to help a fellow neighbor after a fire destroyed her home. —– “I just feel blessed, you know, just blessed, blessed, blessed, blessed,” Silva said. “We need to all come together and support our friends and neighbors because none of us know when […]

Jul
28
2014

2014 Healthy Family Fun Fair

   Bring the Family! • Free Photo Booth • Free Prizes • Live Entertainment • Free Health Screenings                 Download the flier!   Contact: Kay Daneault, Executive Director Mental Health Association of South Mississippi 4803 Harrison Circle, Gulfport, MS 39507 228-864-6274 phone; 228-864-1310 fax www.msmentalhealth.org