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Posted on November 9, 2021 by jack
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It may seem like a trite statement to say that “we have so much to be thankful for,” as we hear it every year around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Yet, for the vast majority of US citizens, this statement holds undeniably true. We live in a land birthed in freedom from tyranny that continues on to this day. Some friends of mine have a tradition of going to a “food kitchen” on Thanksgiving Day to assist in serving the homeless and those who just can’t afford a hot meal. They tell me of how humbling it is to see these… Read More
Posted on October 19, 2021 by jack
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Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed and fully implemented in 1992, not all facilities were required to become “accessible.” The ADA covered “public accommodations” but has no authority over private institutions and organizations. So let’s talk a bit about “places of worship.” Churches, synagogues, fellowships or whatever a place of worship chooses to be called do not fall under the auspices, rules and guidelines of the ADA. Because these institutions are private religious organizations, they are not required to become compliant with Title III of the ADA regarding “public accommodations.” Now, I have been in many… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: accessibility, Disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, making your community more accessible, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, places of worship with disablility accessibility, programs, public accomidations for people with disabilities, religious, the ADA, the americans with disabilities act
Posted on September 15, 2021 by jack
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We can’t say enough about the importance of volunteerism. Ask any hospital, nonprofit organization or civic related agency and they will attest to the fact that volunteerism is their backbone, strength and support. Volunteers do everything from answering the phone to driving busses and anything in between. Even professionals such as doctors, dentists and counselors often provide their services to clinics that offer care to low income families and individuals. Lawyers and paralegals often devote a certain amount of their time to those who could not afford their services on a walk-in basis. Volunteers often get out and do the… Read More
Updated on September 2, 2021 by jack
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Labor Day, always the first Monday in September, also known as the “workingman’s day”, has many roots and origins as with any other national holiday. It introduces a yearly national tribute to the hard work that workers have made to the prosperity and involvements of our country. The severe depressive economic conditions of the late 1890’s caused layoffs and pay cuts to thousands of railroad workers. Workers walked off the job and protested and joined by mobs of non-union workers. President Cleveland called in 12,000 troops to end the dispute. Legislation was rushed through Congress and the bill arrived on… Read More
Updated on July 28, 2021 by jack
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The sweltering heat of summer is upon us. Record-breaking temperatures have already hit the northeast. We, here in the south, are always anticipating the “dog-days” of summer-but few can honestly say they enjoy the heat indices commonly above 105. A healthy able-bodied person may go to the lake for a swim or take a cool dip in a pool. So refreshing and what a relief! Yet, for many with disabilities these options are not available. Therefore, one must take precautions not to get overheated in this volatile time of the year. It is common for people with spinal… Read More
Posted on June 14, 2021 by jack
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Everyone needs a break from the hustle and bustle of his or her everyday routine. Whether you are working a 40-hour a week job, being a house-mom, volunteering or even retired, we all like to get out and get away from our usual environment and take a vacation – and especially right now has many Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted all across the country. Trips to the big city, camping, theme parks and national and state parks are just a few of the multitude of possibilities for a family vacation. For people with disabilities, just a smidgen of planning… Read More
Updated on May 20, 2021 by jack
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Followers of this website may have noticed some changes recently. We are trying to reach out to more people with the addition of a blog. Our founder, Ewing W. Mays, started Mays Mission as a way to reach out and raise awareness for people with disabilities, and it’s what we have been doing for over 48 years now. And hopefully as we grow stronger in the online community this will open up new employment opportunities for interested people with disabilities seeking work. Mays Mission for the Handicapped was conceived to offer on the job training and employment to persons with… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Camperships for the disabled, employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training, programs, reaching out, referral services, Scholarships for the disabled, the americans with disabilities act, veterans home tours
Updated on April 6, 2021 by jack
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When tragedy, sudden illness, disability or death occurs within your family or circle of close friends, there is often a feeling of helplessness or emptiness. With illness or disability, one can usually cope by visiting the loved one and offering to lend a helping hand. Volunteering to do chores, watch the kids, and run errands not only helps tremendously the stricken individual and their family, but it also gives the person assisting a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. There is not much of a better feeling than knowing that you have assisted a friend in getting through a crisis. You… Read More
Updated on January 1, 2021 by jack
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Another year has passed and some good questions might be “What have we accomplished? Are we better off in any way than we were 365 days ago? What can we do in the coming year to improve our lives and the way we live?” Better yet, what can we do to improve the lives of others, especially those with disabilities? The dictionary describes an “advocate” as one who publicly supports or suggests an idea, development or way of doing something. Here at Mays Mission, our primary goal is to aid and assist people with disabilities. Yes, putting to work those who may have… Read More
Updated on December 9, 2020 by jack
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It’s that time of year again – the Christmas season. The brightly colored autumn leaves have fallen to the ground, announcing a time of rest and relaxation for many living things. We’ve stuffed ourselves with juicy Thanksgiving turkey and loads of luscious desserts from our bountiful buffets. People are putting up the Christmas decorations and the malls are calling for us to come and shop. In all the hustle and bustle, let’s not forget the “reason for the season,” the birth of Jesus. He came to us just as foretold by prophets of old (Isaiah 7:14). Without his birth, there… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: employ the disabled, faith in action, happy holidays, help the disabled, helping others, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, merry christmas, programs, raise awareness, the americans with disabilities act
Posted on November 18, 2020 by jack
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If you will be using Amazon for your holiday shopping this year, go to smile.amazon and select Mays Mission as your charity. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. You will be asked what charity you wish to help. You can type in Mays Mission in the search window. The easiest way to support Mays Mission through Amazon Smile among almost… Read More
Posted on October 22, 2020 by jack
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I was at the doctor’s office the other day and I thought to myself that this is taking a long time. I looked across the aisle and noticed two ladies talking to each other. One lady said to the other, “I am so sorry for you missing work to take me to the doctor.” The other lady replied, “Oh that work will be there tomorrow. It’s not running off anywhere and no one else is there to do it, so it’s ok.” I had just witnessed someone taking off work to help a frail, elderly individual. My first thought was:… Read More
Posted on September 4, 2020 by jack
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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 the problem? Why are these people unable to find employment? According to a recent Harris survey, commissioned by the National Organization on Disability, 81% of disabled Americans desiring employment feel that their disability or health problems limit their access to jobs. That is a valid concern. It is up to each individual to analyze and assess their own situation and explore the viable and… Read More
Updated on August 3, 2020 by jack
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About three months ago, I had an unexpected phone call from a person that has been active with Mays Mission for the Handicapped for over fifteen years. It was Marie. She had called us to apologize for not staying in contact. Marie had just suffered the loss of her brother and a few weeks later she was hospitalized because of a near death experience and God’s grace pulled her through. I then learned what a special person Marie is. Marie grew up without a family. Over eighteen years ago, she started P.A.V.E. Ministries with her church. P.A.V.E. Ministries is a pen… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Disabilities, Disabled, employ the disabled, faith in action, handicapable, handicapped, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, referral services
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Serving
Posted on November 9, 2021 by jack
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It may seem like a trite statement to say that “we have so much to be thankful for,” as we hear it every year around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Yet, for the vast majority of US citizens, this statement holds undeniably true. We live in a land birthed in freedom from tyranny that continues on to this day. Some friends of mine have a tradition of going to a “food kitchen” on Thanksgiving Day to assist in serving the homeless and those who just can’t afford a hot meal. They tell me of how humbling it is to see these… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: faith in action, helping others, helping the disabled, love your neighbor, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, serving, Thanksgiving, volunteering
Religious freedom for all
Posted on October 19, 2021 by jack
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Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed and fully implemented in 1992, not all facilities were required to become “accessible.” The ADA covered “public accommodations” but has no authority over private institutions and organizations. So let’s talk a bit about “places of worship.” Churches, synagogues, fellowships or whatever a place of worship chooses to be called do not fall under the auspices, rules and guidelines of the ADA. Because these institutions are private religious organizations, they are not required to become compliant with Title III of the ADA regarding “public accommodations.” Now, I have been in many… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: accessibility, Disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, making your community more accessible, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, places of worship with disablility accessibility, programs, public accomidations for people with disabilities, religious, the ADA, the americans with disabilities act
Volunteerism
Posted on September 15, 2021 by jack
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We can’t say enough about the importance of volunteerism. Ask any hospital, nonprofit organization or civic related agency and they will attest to the fact that volunteerism is their backbone, strength and support. Volunteers do everything from answering the phone to driving busses and anything in between. Even professionals such as doctors, dentists and counselors often provide their services to clinics that offer care to low income families and individuals. Lawyers and paralegals often devote a certain amount of their time to those who could not afford their services on a walk-in basis. Volunteers often get out and do the… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, volunteer, volunteering, volunteerism
Labor Day
Updated on September 2, 2021 by jack
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Labor Day, always the first Monday in September, also known as the “workingman’s day”, has many roots and origins as with any other national holiday. It introduces a yearly national tribute to the hard work that workers have made to the prosperity and involvements of our country. The severe depressive economic conditions of the late 1890’s caused layoffs and pay cuts to thousands of railroad workers. Workers walked off the job and protested and joined by mobs of non-union workers. President Cleveland called in 12,000 troops to end the dispute. Legislation was rushed through Congress and the bill arrived on… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: careers for the disabled, focus on ability not disability, helping others, helping the disabled, hire the disabled, Labor Day, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training, on the job training for the disabled
Good Neighbors
Updated on July 28, 2021 by jack
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The sweltering heat of summer is upon us. Record-breaking temperatures have already hit the northeast. We, here in the south, are always anticipating the “dog-days” of summer-but few can honestly say they enjoy the heat indices commonly above 105. A healthy able-bodied person may go to the lake for a swim or take a cool dip in a pool. So refreshing and what a relief! Yet, for many with disabilities these options are not available. Therefore, one must take precautions not to get overheated in this volatile time of the year. It is common for people with spinal… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: heat protection for people with disabilities, heat protection safety, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, opportunities for the disabled, programs, the ADA, the americans with disabilities act
Vacation Time
Posted on June 14, 2021 by jack
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Everyone needs a break from the hustle and bustle of his or her everyday routine. Whether you are working a 40-hour a week job, being a house-mom, volunteering or even retired, we all like to get out and get away from our usual environment and take a vacation – and especially right now has many Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted all across the country. Trips to the big city, camping, theme parks and national and state parks are just a few of the multitude of possibilities for a family vacation. For people with disabilities, just a smidgen of planning… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, the ADA, the americans with disabilities act, the disabled traveler
Reaching Out
Updated on May 20, 2021 by jack
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Followers of this website may have noticed some changes recently. We are trying to reach out to more people with the addition of a blog. Our founder, Ewing W. Mays, started Mays Mission as a way to reach out and raise awareness for people with disabilities, and it’s what we have been doing for over 48 years now. And hopefully as we grow stronger in the online community this will open up new employment opportunities for interested people with disabilities seeking work. Mays Mission for the Handicapped was conceived to offer on the job training and employment to persons with… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Camperships for the disabled, employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training, programs, reaching out, referral services, Scholarships for the disabled, the americans with disabilities act, veterans home tours
Make Caregiving a Team Effort
Updated on April 6, 2021 by jack
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When tragedy, sudden illness, disability or death occurs within your family or circle of close friends, there is often a feeling of helplessness or emptiness. With illness or disability, one can usually cope by visiting the loved one and offering to lend a helping hand. Volunteering to do chores, watch the kids, and run errands not only helps tremendously the stricken individual and their family, but it also gives the person assisting a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. There is not much of a better feeling than knowing that you have assisted a friend in getting through a crisis. You… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: care giving, caregiving, community, faith in action, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, volunteering
Happy New Year!
Updated on January 1, 2021 by jack
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Another year has passed and some good questions might be “What have we accomplished? Are we better off in any way than we were 365 days ago? What can we do in the coming year to improve our lives and the way we live?” Better yet, what can we do to improve the lives of others, especially those with disabilities? The dictionary describes an “advocate” as one who publicly supports or suggests an idea, development or way of doing something. Here at Mays Mission, our primary goal is to aid and assist people with disabilities. Yes, putting to work those who may have… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, hire the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training, programs
The Greatest Gift
Updated on December 9, 2020 by jack
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It’s that time of year again – the Christmas season. The brightly colored autumn leaves have fallen to the ground, announcing a time of rest and relaxation for many living things. We’ve stuffed ourselves with juicy Thanksgiving turkey and loads of luscious desserts from our bountiful buffets. People are putting up the Christmas decorations and the malls are calling for us to come and shop. In all the hustle and bustle, let’s not forget the “reason for the season,” the birth of Jesus. He came to us just as foretold by prophets of old (Isaiah 7:14). Without his birth, there… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: employ the disabled, faith in action, happy holidays, help the disabled, helping others, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, merry christmas, programs, raise awareness, the americans with disabilities act
Amazon and Mays Mission working together and you can help!
Posted on November 18, 2020 by jack
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If you will be using Amazon for your holiday shopping this year, go to smile.amazon and select Mays Mission as your charity. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. You will be asked what charity you wish to help. You can type in Mays Mission in the search window. The easiest way to support Mays Mission through Amazon Smile among almost… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Amazon Smile, Donate, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped
Seeing Faith in Action
Posted on October 22, 2020 by jack
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I was at the doctor’s office the other day and I thought to myself that this is taking a long time. I looked across the aisle and noticed two ladies talking to each other. One lady said to the other, “I am so sorry for you missing work to take me to the doctor.” The other lady replied, “Oh that work will be there tomorrow. It’s not running off anywhere and no one else is there to do it, so it’s ok.” I had just witnessed someone taking off work to help a frail, elderly individual. My first thought was:… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: assisting the disabled, Disabilities, Disabled, employ the disabled, EW Mays, faith in action, giving to others, helping others, mays mission for the handicapped, programs
Persistence is the key
Posted on September 4, 2020 by jack
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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 the problem? Why are these people unable to find employment? According to a recent Harris survey, commissioned by the National Organization on Disability, 81% of disabled Americans desiring employment feel that their disability or health problems limit their access to jobs. That is a valid concern. It is up to each individual to analyze and assess their own situation and explore the viable and… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Americans with Disabilities Act, Disabled, employ the disabled, EW Mays, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, opportunities for the disabled, opportunity for the disabled
Marie’s Faith in Action pulls her through . . .
Updated on August 3, 2020 by jack
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About three months ago, I had an unexpected phone call from a person that has been active with Mays Mission for the Handicapped for over fifteen years. It was Marie. She had called us to apologize for not staying in contact. Marie had just suffered the loss of her brother and a few weeks later she was hospitalized because of a near death experience and God’s grace pulled her through. I then learned what a special person Marie is. Marie grew up without a family. Over eighteen years ago, she started P.A.V.E. Ministries with her church. P.A.V.E. Ministries is a pen… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Disabilities, Disabled, employ the disabled, faith in action, handicapable, handicapped, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, referral services