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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 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
Updated on April 4, 2022 by jack
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Here at Mays Mission we are always so proud of the eager young students you help through your support of our scholarship program. Kinshuk Tella is one of those extraordinary kids. And thanks to YOU, this… 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 February 17, 2022 by jack
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February is “Heart Awareness Month” and Valentine’s Day brings to mind a time to show our love to those we care about. In addition, February has become associated with the Random Acts of Kindness program. Random… 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
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
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 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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
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
We are so proud of Kinshuk!
Updated on April 4, 2022 by jack
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Here at Mays Mission we are always so proud of the eager young students you help through your support of our scholarship program. Kinshuk Tella is one of those extraordinary kids. And thanks to YOU, this… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: 50 years of mays mission for the handicapped, helping others, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, scholarships, scholarships for disabled students, Scholarships for the disabled
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
Have A Heart
Updated on February 17, 2022 by jack
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February is “Heart Awareness Month” and Valentine’s Day brings to mind a time to show our love to those we care about. In addition, February has become associated with the Random Acts of Kindness program. Random… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: 50 years of mays mission for the handicapped, Disabilities, disability, faith in action, february heart awareness month, gift paks, helping others, programs, volunteering, volunteerism
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
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
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… 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… 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… Read More
Category: Programs Tags: helping others, helping the disabled, mays mission for the handicapped, programs, volunteer, volunteering, volunteerism
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… 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… 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