COVID-19 Resources We've Shared - Families as Allies

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Over the past few months we've shared a number of COVID-19 resources via our website, newsletter and social media. Here they are in one place.

Families as Allies at NAMI Mississippi Minority Mental Health Conference

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Families as Allies presents at the NAMI Mississippi Minority Mental Health conference this month on Race and Racism in a Family Run Organization.

Take Our Survey: School Re-opening During COVID

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We're conducting a survey about school re-opening and COVID. If you're a family member with a school-aged child in Mississippi please respond.

Virtual Family Support Meeting - July 23

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This virtual family support meeting is open any families who would like to share their thoughts and ideas with each other.


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NAMI Mississippi: 2020 Minority Mental Health Conference - July 28 & 29

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NAMI Mississippi's first-ever annual conference recognizes of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2020.


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Facebook Live Discussion - Families as Allies - July 29

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Facebook Live update. Please join us and share your things how we can all work together to make things better for our children.


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Webinar: School Re-opening and COVID - July 31

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This webinar will support families in understanding their children's rights and options as schools re-open, especially if their children have IEPs or Section 504 plans.


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Webinar: 'What is Racial Trauma?' - Aug 11

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Dr. Jamila Holcomb discusses how racial trauma affects the Black community and ways both clinicians and organizations can better connect with Black clients.


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Schools Want IDEA Liability Protections From Congress

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Concerned that the pandemic will prompt an onslaught of special education litigation, school leaders want federal lawmakers to grant them liability protections related to IDEA.

MSDH Guidelines for K-12 Reopening During COVID-19

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This PDF outlines the Mississippi State Department of Health's recommendations for reopening K-12 schools during COVID-19.

Safe Return to School Practices & Procedures with Dr. Thomas Dobbs

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This ZOOM interview with Dr. Dobbs and others covers the protocols and offers Q&A for discussing the re-opening of schools in the wake of COVID-19.


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