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...
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...
Join us once again this year for the Bob Brown Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 20, 2019, to have fun and help support MHDS! It’s a 4-person scramble that will tee off at noon. Registration is at 10:30 am and lunch will be provided at 11:00 am. This year our tournament will be...
We’re excited to announce Ms. Kathy Bell as the winner of the Employment Champion Award for the West Region, given by Employment and Community First CHOICES! Agencies providing Employment and Community First CHOICES services across the state were recently asked to nominate Direct Support...
? Happy New Year!! ? We’re excited about all that is coming up for us in 2019! To start the year off right, we’re celebrating Johnny’s success in his job with a new story in our Supported Employment Spotlight. Johnny has an infectious attitude that is a fantastic example for the...
MHDS Award Recipients It’s always exciting when people associated with MHDS get recognition! Each year, TNCO (Tennessee Community Organizations) holds an awards ceremony to recognize achievements and accomplishments of service organizations, their employees and volunteers, and their persons...
We have a new success story in our Supported Employment Spotlight! Read about Dan’s new job and how he’s finding success and fulfillment. Not only is Dan enjoying himself, his supervisors are happy to find a helper in Dan. Read his story and cheer on his success! Click here to read his...