AbilityWorks
1003 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-3871
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton
Services Provided: AbilityWorks is a community rehabilitation program that provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks
Office of Special Disability Programs
90 Pilot Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39250
Phone: (601) 656-3986
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Kemper, Neshoba
Services Provided: Office of Special Disability Programs provides vocational rehabilitation services and disability services for people with disabilities.
- Case Management
- Attendant Care
- Durable Medical Equipment and Specialized Medical Supplies
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (Home Modifications)
- Vehicle Modifications
- Respite Care
- Transition Services
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/special-disability-programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
90 Pilot Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39250
Phone: (601) 656-3742
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Kemper, Neshoba
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational services to people with disabilities.
- Vocational evaluation
- Counseling and guidance
- Educational assistance
- Job training
- Job placement
- Assistive technology
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind
48 Datco Industrial Drive
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 328-8807
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Clarke, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Scott
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services to people who are blind and low vision impaired individuals.
- Orientation and mobility
- Meal planning and preparation
- Computer instruction
- Communications
- Recreation and physical conditioning
- Independent living services for persons who are blind
- Deaf-blind services
- Vocational rehabilitation counseling
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vrb
Community Counseling Services - Ackerman Main Counseling Office
100 Old Sturgis Road
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: (662) 285-6225
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Community Counseling Services offers a range of mental health services.
- Intellectual/developmental disabilities services
Website: www.ccsms.org/