According to the Department of Labor, individuals with a disability were significantly more likely to be unemployed than their typically abled peers. Across all age groups, only 19% of people with a disability were working in 2021 versus nearly 64% of those without a disability. And 29% of workers with a disability were employed part-time versus 16% of those without a disability.
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“We understand that many of our clients experience great trauma in their lives that hinders their ability to thrive.”
Leo McFarland
President and CEO, Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada
“Removing development impact fees can be another step a city can take to make it a lot more attractive to a builder to build affordable housing.”
Jonathan Stern
Director of planning and acquisitions, BRIDGE Housing Corporation
“When we start to weigh costs and benefits, impact and opportunity, there’s so much to be gained from this.”
Alicia Sebastian
Old North Sacramento resident and affordable housing advocate
“I think it’s going to bring in some people who are going to be a contribution to our neighborhood.”
John Fierro
Owner, Lil Joe’s
“This is today’s modern affordable housing, which can be beautiful.”
Doug Snyder
Vice president, regional real estate development for Volunteers of America National Services
“Our housing is service enriched and resident centered.”
Melissa Liou
Controller and housing director, Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada