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By Jason Snead, Research and Communication Specialist.

by Chellis Hall, Guest Writer

Our Voices features guest bloggers in their own words sounding off on disability issues in Arizona.  

Chellis Hall is finishing up a Masters of Social Work degree at Arizona State University. He is a Self Advocate who is passionate about trauma informed care and emergency preparedness especially when relating to individuals with disabilities.

By: Kirsten Johnson

Posted at 8:31 PM, Jul 27, 2021

 and last updated 8:31 PM, Jul 27, 2021

TEMPE, AZ — A chance – that's all many people looking for a job want, but people with disabilities may face even more challenges when looking for job opportunities.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with disabilities have a much more difficult time getting a job, and those with disabilities have an unemployment rate twice as high as those without disabilities.

Letter from Monica and Keegan Evans

My son Gio will turn eight in two weeks. His journey has not always been easy. Gio loves Minecraft. He can tell you all about the different types of Minecraft and loves dragon fire. He loves dinosaurs and from a young age could tell anyone who would listen that the stegosaurus has an extra basal ganglia in its tail. Gio was three when we started noticing his difficulties with socialization and interacting with his peers.

by Chellis Hall, Guest Writer

Our Voices features guest bloggers in their own words sounding off on disability issues in Arizona.  

Chellis Hall is finishing up a Masters of Social Work degree at Arizona State University. He is a Self Advocate who is passionate about trauma informed care and emergency preparedness especially when relating to individuals with disabilities.

by Kassandra Johnson, Guest Writer

Our Voices features guest bloggers in their own words sounding off on disability issues in Arizona.  

Kassandra Johnson is working on a Masters of Social Work degree at Arizona State University this spring.