Shenzhen car wash employs people with intellectual disabilities

Xinhua

11th July 2024

Shenzhen car wash employs people with intellectual disabilities

At a car wash nestled within the bustling city of Shenzhen, a group of employees start their day at 8 am with a self-devised routine. They spray water, work up a foamy lather and sway to the beat of lively music, treating the task of washing cars as if it were a delightful game.

The car wash is named Xihaner. The average age of the employees there is 26, but due to their intellectual disabilities, their mental capacities are akin to that of young children.

In nearly a decade, the Xihaner crew has grown from eight members to 15, and they have collectively washed over 100,000 vehicles. In doing so, they have not only earned their wages but also cultivated lives of independence and dignity.

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