Janie O’Keefe, the Executive Director of Disability Connection, has completed the ADA Coordinator Training Certificate Program.  The ACTCP is offered through the University of Missouri, College of Human and Environmental Services, School of Architectural Studies and the Great Plains ADA Center. Twenty-five years ago, through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), our nation committed itself […]

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, […]

  GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) – A Navy veteran was moved to tears Monday when volunteers showed up at his home on 36th Street in Gulfport. John Walker desperately needed a wheelchair ramp for his wife, who’s coming home from the hospital in a few days. He didn’t ask for help. But several organizations decided to […]

OS Mega Reunion & Disability Connection Fundraiser (click on flier for more detail)      

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 […]

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

Shrimp Boil Flier  $15 All You Can Eat Shrimp Boil Saturday, August 30th @ 5pm You can download the flier for more information  

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, […]

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 • […]

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 […]