We’re proud that the Jackson Sun highlighted the excellent care that our caregivers provide to our service recipients, despite the low pay they receive for the dedicated work they do. Below are some images used during the information collection session for the article. Click here to read...
We’ve had positive press coverage from one end of the state to the other supporting an increase in DSP wages. NOW let’s continue to garner the legislative support we need to pass our budget amendment (The budget amendment is attached). Get everyone involved in this lobbying effort –...
The State of Tennessee has made some changes to policies that you might want to be aware of. We have provided the two full documents containing the changes below, but most importantly, there are some opportunities for families to attend a webinar/conference call where a representative from the...
We’re so grateful for a wonderful 2015 and we’re excited to usher in a new year! We’d like to share with you some of the images we took at our Christmas party last month. Stay tuned for new updates and news of what’s to come in this new year! [soliloquy...
MHDS is pleased to participate in the first ever Christmas In The City event sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber’s Not For Profit Council. Over 28 area agencies will have booths with activities, food items and photo opportunities for the entire family. Any fees or donations will benefit...
On Friday, 9/18, 30 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 270+ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in...
Volunteers from Lyondell-Basell, a plant located here in Jackson, spent the day planting trees and building a pergola as part of their 16th annual Global Care Day on September 19, 2015. About 30 employees and their family members came out to participate in the day of volunteerism and community...
Join us at Jackson National Golf Course on Friday, September 18, 2015 to have fun and help support MHDS! We’ll have two tee-off times – 8AM and 1PM – and it’s a great way to kick off your weekend! Click here to download a brochure so you can see all the details of the...
As we celebrate our independence, MHDS is happy to honor: Robert Glass who is employed but currently active duty with the Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Carla Yarbrough who is employed and is a veteran of the Army. We also salute the family members of employees who are active duty in the...
MHDS is proud to add Nora Buckley to their team of professionals. Nora will serve as Assistant Executive Director with management responsibility for the residential and day services employment programs for the agency which provides home supports, employment and skills training to the persons we...