Who we are

Embrace Abilities is leading the way in creating a more inclusive Mississippi for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our mission is to empower families, defend rights, and transform communities into spaces where everyone is genuinely valued and included.

What is Inclusion?

Inclusion means everyone should have equal access to the opportunities that shape a fulfilling life—growing up with your family, attending school with friends, enjoying hobbies or sports, pursuing a career, traveling, forming relationships, building a home, and contributing to your community. These aspirations are universal, and they are no different for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

True inclusion happens when individuals with intellectual disabilities experience life alongside their peers without being set apart due to their disabilities. They should walk the same life paths as everyone else, with opportunities to thrive and participate fully.

One of the significant obstacles faced by people with intellectual disabilities is the stereotypes and negative attitudes surrounding how they learn and communicate. 

Embrace Abilities is committed to challenging and changing these mindsets.

We are at the forefront of a movement dedicated to building a fully inclusive Mississippi where individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families are equally valued and integrated into every aspect of community life. As a grassroots, family-centered organization, we collaborate with partners across the United States and other disability advocacy groups who share our vision of a world where everyone belongs.

By helping families envision and pursue inclusive futures for their loved ones, we provide the support they need to make these dreams a reality. We work to inspire community leaders to embrace inclusive practices and defend the rights of people with disabilities by promoting policies that drive meaningful change.

By fostering inclusive lives for individuals with intellectual disabilities, we create a Mississippi where everyone can succeed and contribute. This vision benefits the entire community, and we invite you to join us in making it a reality.