An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3 : : Finding and Keeping a Job.

• 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 (497 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Worries About His Future -- Interview with Mr. QJ's Family -- Government-Mandated Relocation from Pudong Airport -- A Cute, Starry-Eyed Child -- Being Bullied All the Way and Having to Quit School Early -- Changing Jobs Frequently -- Worrying Obsessively About Losing Job -- Difficulty in Learning to Take Care of Himself -- Multiple Interests Including Travel and Photography -- Hoping to Have a Wife and Kids -- Insurance Purchase Out of Worry -- Interview with QJ's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with QJ's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with QJ's Co-Worker (III) -- Interview with QJ's Co-Worker (IV) -- Interview with QJ's Co-Worker (V) -- Interview with Mr. QJ -- Observation of QJ at Work -- Traveling for Auto Shows -- Interview with Mr. JL's Parents -- Regret not Having Had Time to Take Care of the Petit Baby -- Rejected by Both Kindergarten and Elementary School -- Uneventful Time at Special Education School -- Slow-Paced at Work, but with Positive Attitude -- Long-Time Obsession with Cars and Trains -- Self-Dependent and a Comfort to Parents -- Self-Esteem, Self-Dependence and Friends as Priorities -- Less Time on Sports and More Time on Computer Games -- Worried About Old Age and Hoping for Better Policies -- Interview with JL's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with JL's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with Mr. JL -- Observation of JL at Work -- It Is What It Is -- Interview with Ms. ZZ's Mother -- Predestination -- Combing Newspapers for a job -- Watching Her Dating and Marriage for Protection -- Happy Family -- Interview with ZZ's Co-Worker -- Interview with Ms. ZZ -- Observation of ZZ at Work -- Simple Goal of Having a Stable Job -- Interview with Mr. W's Parents -- An Introvert Child -- Bullied in Middle School -- Obtaining a Disability Certificate -- Going to the Sunshine Home.

Six Months Working at a Supermarket -- Joining Papa John's -- Hoping for Stability in the Future -- Interview with W's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with W's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with W's Co-Worker (III) -- Interview with Mr. W -- Going to School -- Dropping Out of School -- Working -- Special Olympics -- Life -- Observation of W at Work -- I Am Capable, So I Will Do More -- Interview with Mr. QZ's Mother -- Delayed Development and Fragile Bones -- Free Rein in Developing Intellect and Building Self-Dependence -- Special School Education at a Cost of Sponsership Fee -- Overcoming Temporary Autism -- Thriving at Yang Fan School -- A Good Member of the Sunshine Home -- Working like a Person Without Disability -- Harmonious Family on Its Way to Stability -- Interview with QZ's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with QZ's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with QZ's Co-Worker (III) -- Interview with Mr. QZ -- Observation of QZ at Work -- Live Strong -- Interview with Ms. ZH's Father -- A Special Family -- Getting Spoiled due to Childhood Sickness -- Hoping to Work for Independence -- Bittersweet Marriage -- A Dad with a Physical Disability and Strong Will -- Interview with ZH's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with ZH's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with Ms. ZH -- One Out of a Hundred Thousand -- Spending My Own Money -- Being a Wife and a Mom -- Important People -- Observation of ZH at Work -- Disability Certificate Acquired as an Adult -- Interview with Mr. L's Mother -- Major Complications from Dystocia -- Huge Challenge in Regular School -- Difficult Time Looking for a Job -- A Rare and Cherished Opportunity -- Encouragement to Boost Self-Confidence -- Interview with L's Co-Worker -- Interview with Mr. L -- Observation of L at Work -- Hope to Visit Co-Worker's Hometown -- Interview with Mr. H's Family -- Poor Health After Choking on Amniotic Fluid.

Tagging Along in Third Grade -- A Student Leader at Special Education School -- A Car Accident -- Learning to Make Appetizers After Getting into a Vocational School -- Hardworking and Outgoing -- Entertainment Needs and Multiple Interests -- Cherishing the Present and Envisioning the Future -- Interview with H's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with H's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with H's Co-Worker (III) -- Interview with H's Co-Worker (IV) -- Interview with Mr. H (I) -- Interview with Mr. H (II) -- Observation of H at Work -- Never Treat the Child as Someone with a Disability -- Interview with Ms. LJ's Mother -- Fate Changed by a High Fever -- Preferring Play to Study -- Non-Challenging Curriculum at Special Education School -- Gratifying Supermarket Job -- A Precious Daughter -- Reluctant about Going to the Sunshine Home -- Good Rapport with Co-Workers -- Dependence on Mom -- Ordinary People for Friends -- Bittersweet Emotional Life -- Expectations for a Better Life -- Interview with LJ's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with LJ's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with Ms. LJ -- Observation of LJ at Work -- Be Content and Cherish the Present -- Interview with Ms. C's Parents -- A Lovely Newborn -- Showing Signs of Intellectual Disability -- The Tough Treatment -- The Lonely Journey of LRC -- A Smooth Path at Special School -- Hardworking and Kind-Hearted -- Simple Relationship and Family Trips -- Deep Love and Worries over the Future -- Interview with C's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with C's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with C's Co-Worker (III) -- Interview with Ms. C -- Observation of C at Work -- Giving Is More Rewarding Than Taking -- Interview with Mr. S's Mother -- Where It All Started: Trying Time for a Loving Couple -- Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy: A Crushing Blow -- Forced to Move: To Make Matters Worse -- Treatment and Therapy: Hope Means Not Giving up.

Helping Hand: Friends in Need, Friends Indeed -- In the Face of Bullying: I Could Only Change Him -- As a Student: Studying Hard to Make up for the Disability -- Exposure to the Outside World: A New Phase of Growth -- Vocational School: Pursuing Knowledge and Struggling Along the Way -- Supporting Each Other in Despair -- Giving up Free Money: One Can't Always Just Take -- Work Experience: Opportunities and Struggles -- Dating and Marriage: Let Them Be -- Expectations for Society: Practical Help -- Interview with S's Co-Worker -- Interview with Mr. S -- Childhood -- Middle School -- Vocational School -- Employment with Papa John's -- Budding Love -- Interests and Friendships -- Observation of S at Work -- I Treat Him as My Own Son -- Interview with Mr. QB's Father -- Forced to Drop Out After Two Years of Regular School -- A Top Student in Special Education School -- Only Appearance of the Biological Father in Eighteen Years -- A Stable Job and Close Co-Workers -- Treated Better Than a Biological Son -- What Happens When the Parents Grow Old? -- Interview with QB's Co-Worker -- Interview with Mr. QB -- Observation of QB at Work -- Eager for but Fearful of Communication -- Interview with Ms. Y's Mother -- A Precious Baby Long Overdue -- Difficulties in Learning at Regular School -- Thriving at Special Education School -- A Scholarship Recipient at Vocational School -- Adapting to a Demanding Job -- A Lonely Girl's Love for Dogs -- No Forced Marriage and No Plan for Kids -- Different Bonding Among Four Family Members -- Grateful for the Help Received -- Interview with Y's Co-Worker (I) -- Interview with Y's Co-Worker (II) -- Interview with Y's Co-Worker (III) -- Interview with Ms. Y -- Observation of Y at Work -- Appendix A Interview with Papa John's HR Management -- Appendix B Interview with the Brand VP of Papa John's.

Appendix C Interview About the Preferential Policies Benefiting Papa John's for the Hiring Persons with Disabilities -- Appendix D Compilation of Employment Policies for People with ID in Shanghai.