First the internship, then the fixed-term contract, finally the permanent position. Arianna Porru's journey provides a concrete account of what it means to move from "trial" inclusion to a fully recognized right.
In Oristano, where for years the job placement of people with disabilities has mostly stopped at the internship stage, this move marks a substantial turning point.
Arianna, 29, a resident of Ales and supported by Aipd Oristano, works at the C&C Oristano store as a cleaning assistant. Initially hired on a fixed-term contract last January, which was renewed in the following months, she recently received a permanent contract. This milestone has been achieved step by step, with educational support and ongoing liaison with the company.
For AIPD Oristano, this is a historic achievement: it's the first permanent hire directly supported by the local chapter, and also the first in the province for a person with Down syndrome. "This result is the fruit of teamwork," emphasizes educational coordinator Massimo Serra, emphasizing the role of educators and the trust of families in a long, gradual process.
President Marilena Laconi speaks of "immense pride" and a drive to continue: "This is a significant achievement that encourages us to work so that other young people can achieve such significant career goals."
The deeper meaning of this passage, however, emerges from Arianna's words: "I like working. And I like having my salary." Then the sentence that sums it all up: "I'm well and truly full.
