Christmas is a time for family and friends to do so much together and for each other. Some start planning a year in advance for the next celebration. We plan festive meals and holiday parties. Sometimes… Read More
Mays Mission for the Handicapped
Holiday Smiles
It’s that time again. It seems like December 25th and January 1st happen on the same dates every year. Yes, that was said tongue-in-cheek and meant to get your attention. With so much going on during… Read More
Be Thankful
Sometimes it seems so repetitious to say that we have much to be thankful for. Yet, if we take the time to look around and see the way other countries are struggling, we can’t help but… Read More
Quiz Time!
According to the Presidents Committee on People with Disabilities, answers to all the questions are “false.” (Responses to the above questions) People with disabilities deserve the opportunity to experience the “American Dream” without discrimination. Yet studies… Read More
Accessible Travel
Recently my wife and I determined that we truly needed a break from the hustle and bustle of our hectic every-day lives. We made the decision to just get out of the house for a weekend… Read More
Interacting with the disabled
Public services and buildings are required to have in place facilities and policies to accommodate people with disabilities as required by the American’s with Disabilities Act. These regulations make it increasingly likely that people without specific… Read More
Change and Attitude
We are all brought into this world with our own unique set of circumstances. Some are born into wealth and prosperity while some are born into poverty; some short and some tall; some with a natural… Read More
October Is National Disability Employee Awareness Month
This October is a time to recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities and to encourage all citizens to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce. First declared in 1988 by Congress for the month of October… Read More
Seeking, but Not Finding
What is the first thought that comes to mind when someone utters the word “disabled?” (Try it. It’s interesting.) Is it homebound, a wheelchair, someone who is blind or maybe uses a cane or crutch? Fact… Read More
Strive to do “something!”
Whether you are one of the healthiest people around, young or old, able-bodied or not, we all have dreams and aspirations that we set for ourselves. Be it monetary, education, employment, marriage-whatever- we all want to… Read More
Think before building or moving
With interest rates low, many people are thinking of buying a house or building that dream new home. Ninety-nine percent of the time, a new home purchase is the biggest investment you will make. People with… Read More
Make Your Fourth of July Safe!
According to Prevent Blindness America, nearly 13,000 firework victims keep hospitals busy every ear. More than half of those injured are children. Fireworks not only injure users, data from the U.S. Eye Injury Registry shows that… Read More
What Does Disability.gov Do?
Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The site links to more than 14,000 resources from federal, state and local government agencies; academic institutions; and nonprofit… Read More
Education Assistance for the Disabled
Did you know that Mays Mission for the Handicapped provides scholarship opportunities to people with disabilities? It is one of the most successful and rewarding programs we offer. One may assume that all college costs at… Read More
Continuing the work of our founder Ewing W. Mays
Ewing W. Mays always remained strong in his belief that there were many goals yet unaccomplished for the Mission. The founder of the Mission was familiar with continuing needs for appropriate housing, jobs, therapy and spiritual… Read More
