3. Be inspired (success cases)
40 min task
Successful testimonies of people with disabilities who are self-employed or are employees in labour market
John’s Crazy Socks – John Cronin strated Crazy Socks, with his father, a million-dollar sock business
Collettey’s – Divitto started her own business in bakery after not being able to find work
Candidly Kind – Grace Key launched her own clothing line
Tim’s Place – Tim Harris,owner of a restaurant in Albuquerque (USA)
João Pedro, waiter on Starbucks Coffee Company in Lisbon, Portugal
Nick, a high school student, works in part-time
Benjamin Sunderman gets a job (USA)
Nathan Simons, the first full time employee with Down syndrome at Boston Children’s Hospital (USA)
Rion Holcombe, graduated at Clemson University
Andy Jackson, a 44-year-old has Down syndrome, was honored for 25-years of service on his job
C1 Restaurant, the 1st restautant run entirely by people with Down sindrome (almost 40 individuals)
Gretchen’s, 20-year work anniversary at Cincinnati Children’s
Self-employment in North America
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