The ADA 30 Years Later

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jack

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 signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA is made up of five separate sections; Title I covers employment, Title II covers public services, Title III covers public transportation, Title IV covers telecommunications and Title V takes on miscellaneous issues. While the ADA is the most comprehensive example of legislation for and about the 54 million people with disabilities living in the US, still… Read More

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David Marrs: Superhero!

Updated on June 26, 2020 by jack

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A lot of our donors know that David Marrs is an integral part of the Mays Mission Production Team and has never let his disability hold him down. But you may not know that David Marrs is also heavily involved with the Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce as a volunteer in our community. David has been volunteering with the Chamber for several years now pitching in at local business grand openings and community events like the local fireworks extravaganza over the Fourth of July every year and big tourist attractions like the upcoming local Springfest where David assists locals and… Read More

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Mays Mission for the Handicapped

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The ADA 30 Years Later

David Marrs: Superhero!