Jiangsu Province held an event to show achievements made in helping the disabled people in their employment and entrepreneurship efforts on November 25.

The livestreaming event also attracted nearly 10 million views, and many audiences said they were not only impressed by the creative ideas but also the can-do spirit and optimism of those suffering from disabilities.

Wang Ning, 33, has faced many challenges in his life, including the birth defect that affected his height to be less than 1.4 meters and a gastrectomy that removed 90% of his stomach.

Wang Ning (right)

Wang is now a coffee shop owner, supported by a business incubation center exclusively for the disabled. In his start-up, a barista is responsible for directly training two people who have minor listening disabilities and then helping two more people with serious listening difficulties. Wang’s first store has been running for four months and already won many supporters.

Wang said that life is like drinking coffee and there is a bit of sweetness in the bitterness.

Hu Xuesong became disabled at the age of three and later lost his sight in one eye. This health challenge has not stopped him from becoming a talented photographer. His team is now offering services to more and more clients, such as making ad videos.

Hu Xuesong (left)

According to the Management Center for Disabled People’s Employment in Jiangsu Province, becoming self-employed or starting a business has been seen as an important way of making a living for those with disabilities.

Du Xiaozhen, deputy director of the provincial Disabled Persons' Federation, said that the event has showcased entrepreneurship projects by the disabled and can also increase the public awareness of supporting such initiatives. Du also said Jiangsu will continue to make innovative moves to help the disabled find jobs or start their own businesses.

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