The parents of a young man with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) have made an incredible move to set up his future after he faced constant rejections when looking for work.
After graduation, Anthony, 19-year-old, should have faced multiple career choices about which door to open, but when he actually tried those doors, one after the other, it was locked. Danijela and John Vrkic, from Canberra, were genuinely concerned about their son's future. It was rather difficult for people with a disability, especially those with an intellectual disability, to find any type of work. Inspired by their son, they decided to leave their respective careers behind to build a business.
Mrs. Vrkic got to work armed with her traditional family recipe for "krofhe'', or doughnuts (甜甜圈),which dates back over four generations. She tested the market by sharing her homemade krofne at her previous office with colleagues and friends. Fortunately, it proved to be a hit. After four years in business, there are Krofine Canberra pop-up shops at a number of shopping centres, and an online store is also available.
Today, Krofne is a much loved, disability-inclusive family business and a social enterprise in Canberra. Employment opportunities for people with special needs have been generated. The specially designed KINECT program has highlighted how important it is for people with a disability to feel valued and included in the community. Mrs. Vrkic is an incredibly passionate advocate for inclusivity. She feels if somebody has a disability, it doesn't necessarily mean that they can't work. What she would like to see is for Australia to be inclusive—that every organisation understands and employs the disabled. That is her goal.
On the International Day of People with Disabilities, Mrs. Vrkic was invited to speak at Parliament House. She said, “We're a very small fish in the sea, if our business can do it, why can't other people ?”
4. What did the parents do incredibly?
A.They made doughnuts to sell. |
B.They raised a child with a disability. |
C.They quit their jobs to help their son. |
D.They weren't discouraged after losing jobs. |
5. Why were Mrs. Vrkic's doughnuts popular?
A.Because she drew the inspiration from her son. |
B.Because she followed the recipe passed down in her family. |
C.Because she applied the technique learned from her previous job. |
D.Because she got assistance from her previous colleagues and friends. |
6. Which of the following words can best describe Mrs. Vrkic?
A.Caring and ambitious. | B.Elegant and determined. |
C.Humorous and brave. | D.Passionate and curious. |
7. What can be inferred from Mrs. Vrkic's saying?
A.Her success can be followed. |
B.Her business needs to be expanded. |
C.Every business can succeed with united efforts. |
D.Every business can offer the disabled assistance. |