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Posted on September 28, 2022 by jack
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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
Updated on September 19, 2022 by jack
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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
Updated on September 1, 2022 by jack
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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
Updated on August 9, 2022 by jack
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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
Posted on June 27, 2022 by jack
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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
Posted on June 3, 2022 by jack
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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
Updated on May 4, 2022 by jack
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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
Posted on April 2, 2022 by jack
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The accounts of the resurrection of Christ described in the New Testament show several different reactions by the followers of Jesus. The women who went to the tomb early in the morning of the third day… Read More
Updated on February 23, 2022 by jack
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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… Read More
Updated on February 15, 2022 by jack
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We often get little hand written notes from our donors and people we have helped letting us know how much they appreciate us and thanking us for our service. Sometimes they write the notes on the… Read More
Updated on January 14, 2022 by jack
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Mays Mission is celebrating our fiftieth year of serving the disabled in 2022. Our goals at Mays Mission for the Handicapped were set over 50 years ago by our founder, Ewing W. Mays. Ewing W. Mays… Read More
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Updated on January 10, 2022 by jack
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We just wanted to let our supporters know that you can help earn funds for Mays Mission for the Handicapped for free virtually every time you shop online! Just go to https://www.goodshop.com and after you register… Read More
Posted on January 4, 2022 by jack
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A New Year always brings about a time of reflection, celebration and resolution. We think back on the good times and, too, some things we would rather forget and put behind us. One of the bright… Read More
Updated on December 17, 2021 by jack
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Say the word “Christmas” and tell me the first thought that pops into your head. Was it trees, giving, Santa Claus, season, children? If so, do not feel alone. Our culture has changed. What once used… Read More
Posted on November 30, 2021 by jack
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Many families open their presents on Christmas Eve; others the next morning. Whether it’s Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, there will be a group of individuals who will be working on this day. They will… Read More
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Change and Attitude
Posted on September 28, 2022 by jack
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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
Category: Programs Tags: Disabilities, employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, making a positive change in your community, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, programs
October Is National Disability Employee Awareness Month
Updated on September 19, 2022 by jack
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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
Category: Programs Tags: Disabilities, Disabled, employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, National Disability Employee Awareness Month, on the job training, programs
Seeking, but Not Finding
Updated on September 1, 2022 by jack
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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
Category: Programs Tags: Disabilities, Disabled, employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, on-the-job training, over 50 years of helping the disabled
Strive to do “something!”
Updated on August 9, 2022 by jack
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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
Category: Programs Tags: 50 years of mays mission for the handicapped, encouragement, get active, helping others, helping the disabled, inspiration, mays mission for the handicapped, programs
Make Your Fourth of July Safe!
Posted on June 27, 2022 by jack
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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
Category: Programs Tags: fourth of july, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, raising awareness, safety
What Does Disability.gov Do?
Posted on June 3, 2022 by jack
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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
Category: Programs Tags: disability.gov, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, resources for the disabled
Continuing the work of our founder Ewing W. Mays
Updated on May 4, 2022 by jack
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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
Category: Programs Tags: Christian Ethics, Ewing Mays, faith, Fifty years of Mays Mission, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, Mays Mission founder Ewing Mays, on the job training for the disabled, Veterans Tours
“He is not here… for He is risen.”
Posted on April 2, 2022 by jack
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The accounts of the resurrection of Christ described in the New Testament show several different reactions by the followers of Jesus. The women who went to the tomb early in the morning of the third day… Read More
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Become an advocate for people with disabilities today!
Updated on February 23, 2022 by jack
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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… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: 50 years of mays mission for the handicapped, become an advocate for people with disabilities, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training for the disabled, programs
Some kind words from our friends…
Updated on February 15, 2022 by jack
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We often get little hand written notes from our donors and people we have helped letting us know how much they appreciate us and thanking us for our service. Sometimes they write the notes on the… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Disabilities, Disabled, employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training, programs, Thank you donors
Mays Mission is celebrating its fiftieth year!
Updated on January 14, 2022 by jack
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Mays Mission is celebrating our fiftieth year of serving the disabled in 2022. Our goals at Mays Mission for the Handicapped were set over 50 years ago by our founder, Ewing W. Mays. Ewing W. Mays… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: 50 years of mays mission for the handicapped, Camperships for the disabled, Disabled, educating the publice, employ the disabled, Ewing W. Mays, helping others, helping the disabled, hire the disabled, it's ability not disability that counts, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training, programs, raising awareness, referral services, Scholarships for the disabled, veterans home tours
Goodshop
Updated on January 10, 2022 by jack
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We just wanted to let our supporters know that you can help earn funds for Mays Mission for the Handicapped for free virtually every time you shop online! Just go to https://www.goodshop.com and after you register… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: goodshop, helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped
Reflection, Celebration and Resolution
Posted on January 4, 2022 by jack
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A New Year always brings about a time of reflection, celebration and resolution. We think back on the good times and, too, some things we would rather forget and put behind us. One of the bright… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Disabilities, Disabled, employ the disabled, helping others, helping the disabled, Mays Mission, mays mission for the handicapped, on the job training, programs
Consider Jesus…
Updated on December 17, 2021 by jack
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Say the word “Christmas” and tell me the first thought that pops into your head. Was it trees, giving, Santa Claus, season, children? If so, do not feel alone. Our culture has changed. What once used… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Christmas, Disabled, employ the disabled, happy holidays, helping others, helping the disabled, Jesus, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, the disabled traveler
What is this gift giving all about?
Posted on November 30, 2021 by jack
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Many families open their presents on Christmas Eve; others the next morning. Whether it’s Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, there will be a group of individuals who will be working on this day. They will… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: Christmas, Disabilities, faith in action, giving, giving to others, happy holidays, helping others, helping the disabled, Jesus, mays mission for the handicapped