A local group that serves the mentally handicapped got a visit Thursday from a man who has met the needs of the disabled across the world for 30 years.

The ARC of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County invited Neville Muir and his son Ian, who has Downs Syndrome.

Muir founded Deaf Ministries International in Australia. He's set up schools and churches for the disabled in 23 countries.

His son travels with him and was also asked speak.

"While we were in Australia, we got an invitation to come, and they wanted him to speak. So he's been very very excited about this opportunity," says Muir. "It's great to see that there are similar organizations here and other countries that are working with special needs people."

This week, Muir and his son have been traveling across the world celebrating the organization's 30th anniversary. They'll be in Harrisonburg through the end of the week.