Russell O'Grady, the proof that people with disability can live independently

News24xx.com - Russell O'Grady, who is now 50 years old, is one example of people with special needs who can live independently. He had spent 32 years working at McDonald's and giving us an example that he can work well and be trusted even though has disability.

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Quoted in Bored Panda, Russell suffered from Down Syndrome. This is a genetic condition that is only found in about 1 in every 700 newborns in America every year. In 1984, when he was 18 years old, Jobsupport helped him to find work at McDonald's in Northmead.

Jobsupport is an Australian government initiative that helps people with intellectual disabilities to get paid jobs. Despite not having work experience, Russell made everyone impressed with his work ethic and became an employee who was liked by his managers, his colleagues and especially his customers.

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For years Russell became a local celebrity, because many people came to visit him at the work place and greeted him when they met him on the road. "He's a person who is very easy to socialize and very friendly" said Jobsupport Assistant Manager Kate O'Grady. Kate also said, "We get regular customers who come only to meet Russell on Thursday and Friday. So of course we will miss him."

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