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MIoD is funded through grants, contracts, and charitable donations. All gifts to the Institute provide critical support to fund our services, while also making a life-long impact on our clients and students.

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Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

MIoD strives to serve individuals with disabilities across the lifespan, to provide world-class training for the next generation of professionals, and to advance cutting-edge research that enhances outcomes in education, mental health, and community engagement, and beyond.   

Our Vision

MIoD envisions Mississippians of all ages with disabilities receiving support and services to enhance their quality of life and reach their fullest potential. 

Our Values

Research

Groundbreaking research on disability intervention and support across the spectrum of cognitive and physical disabilities.

Training

We provide world-class training to a wide number of programs including graduate training in school psychology, applied behavior analysis, and internships and practicum (field-based experience) for several other programs (e.g., speech language pathology, early intervention, nursing, etc).  

Service

We provide psychological, behavioral, social-emotional, and assistive technology services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities in the state of Mississippi.