Disability Grant Assistance and Resources in Mississippi

In Mississippi, there are different agencies and non-profits that have various programs designed to help people in need of adaptive driving equipment or wheelchair transportation. Below are just some of the more prominent groups that we have been able to identify in helping our website visitors with finding financial assistance.

It is our wish that every American who needs assistance can find the help they need. If you know of additional resources, please let us know. We will be glad to add organizations that are helping the disabled community or our special needs families with grant opportunities. If you have any questions, contact MobilityWorks today.

 

Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board

The Veterans Affairs Board is devoted to caring for Mississippi Veterans and their dependents through superior service, care, and assistance. Here you will find information about the Mississippi Veterans Homes, benefits that Mississippi Veterans are entitled to, Veterans events that are going to take place, and much more.

Contact Information:

P.O. Box 5947
Pearl, MS 39288-5947
Phone: 601-576-4850
Fax: 601-576-4868

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)

It is the mission of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) to provide appropriate and comprehensive services to Mississippians with disabilities in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment and/or to live more independently.

Contact Information:

1281 Highway 51
Madison, MS 39110
Phone: 800-443-1000
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/

Project START

Mississippi Project START (Success Through Assistive Rehabilitative Technology) is the federally funded Assistive Technology Act Program for the State of Mississippi and operates under the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration of Community Living. START’s mission statement is: Empowering Mississippians with disabilities through education, awareness and access to Assistive Technology.

Contact Information:

2550 Peachtree Street
Addie McBryde Center, 4th Floor 418
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-987-4872
Toll Free: 1-800-852-8328 (Mississippi only)
Fax: 601-364-2349
Website: https://www.msprojectstart.org/

Southeast Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center

The Southeast ADA Center educates the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Contact Information:

1419 Mayson Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
Toll Free: 1-800-949-4232
Phone: 404-541-9001
Website: https://www.adasoutheast.org/