An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3
Author | : William P. Alford |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 497 |
Release | : 2020-05-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789811550058 |
ISBN-13 | : 9811550050 |
Rating | : 4/5 (050 Downloads) |
Download or read book An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3 written by William P. Alford and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book brings together oral histories that record the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai as they participate in their careers. Employees with intellectual disabilities describe their experiences seeking, attaining, and maintaining employment. Their managers, colleagues, and family members also provide keen insight into the challenges and opportunities these individuals have encountered in the process of securing employment. An appendix provides a compilation of employment policies related to people with intellectual disabilities, particularly with respect to Shanghai.