MHDS, has been providing skills training and employment opportunities to intellectually disabled persons in Jackson since 1972. For 40 of those years, they have had a faithful and loyal champion for their cause in Bill Brewer. Bill served in many capacities through the years and earned the...
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MHDS recently showed gratitude to the DSP’s who are the foundation of care provided to the 220+ persons we support. September 10-16 was the nationally recognized week to acknowledge DSP’s who ensure the safety and well-being of those they interact with. They work tirelessly to improve and enhance...
When Deborah Smith took her first assignment with what was then the Jackson Adult Activities Center, she hardly imagined she was launching a 38 year career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). “I didn’t think this would be my only job when I started it but I’ve enjoyed every day,” Deborah...
Gaylen Tilley has been receiving support services from MHDS since 2005. He is friendly and outgoing with many friends. Gaylen is recognized for having a good sense of humor and caring about the feelings of others. A local restaurant , El Ranchito, hired Gaylen after he completed a worksite...
Join us at Redbones for an evening with Henry Gross! Thursday, June 29th, 7-8:30pm
Governor Bill Haslam has once more issued a proclamation designating March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Gov. Haslam shared, “I’m proud of our state’s commitment to increasing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to pursue their goals, contribute to their...
We all hope life brings us the best. Sometimes we have to be proactive in making the best of our lives. Such is the case for Melissa “Mindy” Rogers who has been supported by MHDS since 2005. MHDS provides programs and services to support adults who have intellectual and other disabilities....
TVA provided a grant to purchase software that allows users to improves job search skills, helps with resume development and encourages the pursuit of public employment. Recently TVA staff presented certificates and acknowledged those who had made progress toward their employment goals. See...
We’re honored to feature a story of one of our persons supported who works in Supported Employment. Keith Davis is having wonderful success in his employment role and we wanted to congratulate him by putting him in the spotlight. The Supported Employment Spotlight! Keith came to MHDS in...
The Golden Circle Harley Owners Group and Bumpus Harley Davidson teamed up to provide a wonderful Christmas party for 42 persons supported who play SNA sports. Bumpus featured photos and bios of MHDS participants on the Christmas tree in their showroom. They were adopted by the Harley owners who...
Keith Davis, age 57, came to MHDS in 1979 and was briefly employed in a community setting once. Recently Keith expressed a desire to pursue the integrated supported employment option again. MHDS staff set about putting a plan in motion to make that possible for him. Rance Thetford, Supported...