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...
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...
On Friday, 9/16, 27 teams of 4 golfers were at Jackson National Golf Club to raise operating funds for Madison Haywood Developmental Services. MHDS provides skills advancement, employment opportunities and residential services to 250+ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in...
We would like to invite all parents, families, and conservators to attend a meeting at Madison Haywood Developmental Services Jackson location at 38 Garland Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. The meeting will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The meeting will provide information...
We had a great night at the Jackson Generals baseball game on July 9th! We even had the honor of having three of our very own, Teresa, Tim, and Chastity, sing the National Anthem before the game! Here are a few images from the night. Head on over to our new photo gallery with all of the images and...
A person supported from the Ben Rich Center in Brownsville caught his very first fish and won a prize for biggest fish at the JCIL Fishing Rodeo at Lake O’Neal. Check out these pics! (We also have a few new photo galleries to show off here.) Summertime is the time for baseball! Come on out...
And once May is over, come back to Redbones on June 1st!