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Opinion: Businesses should value contributions of adults with disabilities

Employers and prospective employees meet Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the Gainesville Civic Center during the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce job fair. - photo by Scott Rogers

03212019 JOB 2.jpg — Employers and prospective employees meet Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the Gainesville Civic Center during the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce job fair. - photo by Scott Rogers

As a teacher, mother and grandmother, I feel compelled to express the following concerns. My oldest daughter functions on the high end of the autism spectrum. She is very articulate, has an amazing memory and is a UGA football fanatic.