The other challenge that has always concerned him and Troupe is Mississippi’s tendency to over-identify African American children for special education.
“We worry about the people all the time. Many of the people, the women, have disappeared on us,” both Troupe and Monroe conclude.
The Ms. Foundation’s role The grant from the Ms. Foundation will be used to expand the opportunities for disabled individuals in the Gulf region and to create a program called AND: “Accessing Ability NOT Disability.” This program will assist individuals and family members in Mississippi with community outreach—specifically housing, education and benefits issues. Funding will also be used to expand the Coalition’s “Pathways” program in Jackson, MS, which trains individuals on advocacy initiatives and helps them maintain contact with legislators, so that they can better participate in the rebuilding process.
