Story by Arizona Horizon
PHOENIX – For most of us, finding a job can be frustrating but for someone with a disability, it goes beyond that. Employers often shy away from hiring people with disabilities, diminishing their chance at finding gainful employment. SARRC, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, has a program designed to help people with autism find work. SARRC partnered with 70 different companies committed to hiring people with autism. We look at the challenges and the benefits potential employees and employers face.