An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 1 : : Overview.

• Superior document: Economy and Social Inclusion Series
• Author: Alford, William P.
• TeilnehmendeR: Liao, Mei.; Cui, Fengming.
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,, 2020.; ©2020.
• Year of Publication: 2020
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Economy and Social Inclusion Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (163 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Foreword by Timothy Shriver -- Foreword by Mary Gu -- Foreword by William P. Alford -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Getting Involved in Society -- Self-realization Through Work-Interview with Mr. ZL -- Lisp not Taken Seriously, Optimal Treatment Time Missed -- Excelling at Study and Enjoying Activities at Special School -- Self-reliant, Diligent, and Proactive, Taking Initiatives on the Job Market -- Shy but Longing for Love, Hard to Find Mrs. Right Through Matchmaking -- The Internet Broadens My World-Interview with Mr. D -- Lifelong Pity After Falling Down the Stairs -- Bittersweet Schooling Years -- Social Life and Brotherhood -- Smooth Work After Entering Workforce -- Strict Parents and Harmonious Family -- Wide Range of Interests Including Internet Surfing -- Longing for Love with Ups and Downs in Reality -- Interview with a Colleague of D and ZL (I) -- Interview with a Colleague of D and ZL (II) -- Observation of D and ZL at Work -- I Will Raise Him Up -- Interview with Mr. WY's Mother -- "The Big Head Baby" Has Strong Vitality -- Seeking Help from Doctors or Buddha Without Giving Up -- Great Achievements from Hard Exercise -- Sunshine After the Rain-He Became the Monitor -- Big Progress After Getting in Touch with Society -- Interview with WY's Co-worker (I) -- WY Is Self-motivated -- Interview with WY's Co-worker (II) -- He's Like a Gentleman -- Interview with Mr. WY -- Observation of WY at Work -- Once a Supermarket Cashier -- Interview with Miss S's Mother -- Dangerous Childbirth -- Fragile and Listless Due to Illness -- Hard Days in the Kindergarten -- Study Late into the Night -- A Kind Teacher in Middle School -- Admitted to the CYL at a Specialized Secondary School -- Working Diligently at the Supermarket -- Applying for the Disability Certificate in Desperation -- Being A Monitor at the Sunshine Home.

Improved Health Thanks to Special Olympics -- Relatives Unable to Accept the Situation -- Yearning for a Carefree Future -- Interview with Miss S's Teacher (I) -- Interview with Miss S's Teacher (II) -- Interview with Miss S's Classmates -- Interview with Miss S -- Observation of Miss S at Sunshine Home -- Find the Courage to Face the World -- Interview with Miss Zengzeng Zhao's Mother -- A Child from a Previous Life -- Sad Departure of Dad -- Grateful to School for Zengzeng's Present -- Special Olympics Star Groomed in Communication -- Making Money to Support Mom -- Contented Life Together -- Interview with Zengzeng Zhao's Co-worker (I) -- Interview with Zengzeng Zhao's Co-worker (II) -- Interview with Zengzeng Zhao's Co-worker (III) -- Interview with Zengzeng Zhao -- Observation of Zengzeng Zhao at Work -- A Compilation of Aid Policies for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Shanghai City -- Definition and Classification of Intellectual Disability (ID) -- Educational Policies -- Children with Profound and Severe ID -- Children with Profound, Moderate, and Mild ID -- Policies on Social Relief and Aid -- Minors with Disabilities -- Adults with Disabilities -- Training and Employment.