Driving is often seen as a symbol of freedom and independence, but for millions of individuals around the world living with disabilities, it can also represent a unique set of challenges and triumphs. Driving with a disability often comes with physical and financial complexities that other drivers don’t face. Here is a great guide someone recently shared with us and we wanted to share with all of our supporters as well:
Thanks for checking it out and if you would like more information on helping individuals with disabilities call us or email us at info@maysmission.org today.
Alec, our newest employee at Mays Mission for the Handicapped, is a proud participant in our On-The-Job Training Program for individuals with disabilities. Through this program, which is only made possible through our generous donors, we welcome individuals with disabilities like Alec and teach them skills and help them obtain independence. Alec has told us “I find working here to be calm and relaxing,” Alec says “It’s super therapeutic to me.”
Alec, who has been turned down so many times from other employers, says his life has changed in so many ways since he started working here. He told us he has gained confidence, has been able to earn and save money, and is growing his relationship with the Lord.
As Alec has gotten closer to the Lord he told us he wished he had a Bible. Today we surprised Alec in the middle of his work duties with a brand-new Bible just for him! Alec was filled with joy after receiving this gift.
If you would like more information on our on-the-job training program for individuals with disabilities, or if you would like brochures to pass out to employers in your area on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and giving these individuals the gift of independence, call us toll free at 1-888-503-7955 or email us at info@maysmission.org today. Thanks for all you do for the disabled and God bless your kind heart.
With the spring season upon us we begin to look for signs of new life. Driving through a pristine country setting or even dashing through a city subdivision one spots evidence of the seasonal change. It may be the first daffodil reaching out to grab a ray of sunshine or seeing a frolicking foal bouncing through a fresh green pasture. Whatever the case may be, everyone can see that new life has begun.
Using the above as an analogy, when people with disabilities see changes happening, it is probably time to make an appointment with your doctor. Depending on the disability, change can be a positive or negative thing. This is especially true with diabetes. Changes in skin color, easy bruising or a sore that will not heal is a signal that something may be going awry and need to be checked out by a physician or healthcare professional.
Diabetes is one of those diseases that is very unpredictable and affects seven percent of the US population. Thirty percent are undiagnosed (National Diabetics Information Clearinghouse)! With early detection and proper treatment diabetes may be manageable. Left undetected and untreated, diabetes can be fatal.
Make it a point to have your blood sugar checked yearly. What better time than spring? The sooner diabetes can be diagnosed the sooner treatment can begin and adjustments can be made to our lifestyles to assure a longer and better quality of life.
If you would like more information on how you can help, call us toll free at 1-888-503-7955 or email us at info@maysmission.org today. Thanks for all you do for the disabled. And please comment in the comments section if you have some helpful, healthy ideas you would like to share. Thanks!
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