Autism Spectrum

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes and their communities.

Mission: Mississippians with disabilities and their family members have information about the philosophy of independent living. The information includes a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities and their families, and the integration and full inclusion of Mississippians with disabilities into the mainstream of society.

Offers a variety of programs, resources and information for persons with disabilities. MSD has served thousands of Mississippi children and adults living with disabilities since 1959. We are a 501 (c) 3 statewide non-profit organization and a registered charity with the Mississippi Secretary of State. To support our unique programs and services, we depend on funding from donations from individuals and corporations, grants from foundations, and proceeds from special fund raising events.

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Region 8 Mental Health Services is staffed with qualified administrators, therapists, case managers and physicians who provide services without regard to national origin, race, age, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs. Our services are offered with respect for the dignity of all clients, family members, significant others, professional and community members, in the most efficient, most effective manner possible.

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The Arc of Lowndes County is a non-profit organization of parents, professionals, volunteers and others concerned with the well being of children and adults with developmental disabilites.

We provide education, treatment and services for those who are impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder. The center is committed to the earliest possible diagnosis and intervention for children affected with Autism. We offer training and professional development for Services,Medical | professionals, healthcare workers and educators.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes and their community.

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Community Counseling Services has over 325 staff members providing services in some 40 programs at around 30 sites, covering a seven county area. The counties are: Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Clay, Choctaw, Noxubee, Webster, & Winston.