Congratulations to LaShasta Owens!! LaShasta Owens 2020 ECF (Employment & Community First) Choices Direct Support Professionals Awards Winner in Two Categories West Tennessee Community Connector – Tennessee’s Rising Star This annual event honors excellence among DSP’s across the...
Buford has been working for over 3 years at Outback. We’re excited to highlight the good work he’s doing in this episode of the Supported Employment...
Join us as we applaud Mike for the work he’s doing at Pickwick Electric! We are sharing this story with you a bit differently this time – in video format. We hope you enjoy watching and will help us congratulate Mike on a job well...
MHDS is grateful for the service of over 550+ dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP). We are glad Brandon has been acknowledged on a state level and hope you enjoy his story on Facebook. Thank you to Jackson Rotary for your continued support of our efforts with your generous...
While many fast-food employees have been furloughed during the Pandemic, Alisha has been getting more hours than typical at McDonald’s. She’s been given the opportunity to train in new positions including the drive-through window fulfillment and cooking in addition to her original position of...
Give Back 731 Day on Tuesday, May 5 We’re excited to be participating in Give Back 731 Day with so many other wonderful non-profits in the Jackson area. It’s a day of unity where members of the community can support the dedication and efforts of area non-profits by donating in increments of $5...
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) HOURLY RATES WORTH INCREASING OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! At a state and federal level, provider agencies including MHDS are working to move Direct Support Professional’s hourly pay built into agency Waiver rates toward $15 per hour. This is an...
We’re proud to announce that our own Rance Thetford was awarded the TNCO Award of Excellence! We’re so proud of you, Rance! Click here to read about his accomplishment. The 15th Annual Bob Brown Memorial Golf Scramble was a success! We’d like to thank all of the players and those...
Rance Thetford, Supported Employment Manager, was recently recognized as the Outstanding Manager for the West Tennessee region among his TNCO nominated peers. TNCO is a state association of service providers to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rance has been a loyal...
On Friday, 9/20 at Woodland Hills Golf & Country Club, 17 teams of 4 golfers teed off to raise operating funds for Madison Haywood Developmental Services. MHDS provides skills advancement, employment opportunities and residential services to 220+ adults with intellectual and developmental...
We’re gearing up for the Bob Brown Memorial Golf Tournament on September 20, 2019! Click here to get more details and see how to register your team of four for the tournament this year! MHDS Incorporates Technology to Make Persons Supported Feel At Home As technology has become more...
Jasmine accompanied her mother to her hair stylist for years. As she grew older, Jasmine began to impulsively empty trash and clean while her mom was being styled. This did not go unnoticed by Hair Expressions owner, Camille Shavon. Camille and Jasmine’s mom discussed that Jasmine’s work at...