Americans with Disabilities Act – Mays Mission for the Handicapped

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Persistence is the key

Posted on September 4, 2020 by jack

Over 54 million American citizens are physically disabled which makes them the largest minority in the United States. Two-thirds of these working-age adults are not working, yet the overwhelming majority of them (79%) desire employment. What’s… Read More

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Always room for improvement

Posted on August 26, 2020 by jack

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Mark Twain once said, “Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting in the face of fear.” When it comes to disabilities, especially the newly injured, fear is definitely a factor in the way… Read More

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The ADA 30 Years Later

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jack

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July 26, 2020 will mark the 30th anniversary of one of the most dynamic and monumental pieces of legislation for people with disabilities in U.S. history. On this date in 1990, then president George H.W. Bush… Read More

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