For many people, being faithful to a profession for years, decades, or even decades can be difficult. But Russell O’Grady had no trouble with it. For 32 years, Russell worked at McDonalds. And now it’s his time to hang up his boots!

Russell had Down Syndrome from birth. This is a hereditary disease that may harm children’s intellectual and social growth. Life expectancy for those with this condition is short. The majority of parents of youngsters with the condition choose to keep them at a safe distance most of the time, so they may protect them from harm.

Socks are removed from the feet before meals, and shelving space is at a premium. They were homeschooled and rarely encouraged to take on paid employment. And Russell proved it by shattering this preconception. He demonstrated that people with disabilities can accomplish incredible things despite their circumstances.

More than three and a half decades ago, in 1986, Russell began working for McDonald’s in Sydney. He was hired at a time when persons with disabilities were seldom given the opportunity to work to support themselves. And he destroyed the preconception that disabled folks aren’t capable of holding down employment once he got it.

Russell got the job through Job support, according to Now This. This is a website that focuses on assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in finding paid employment. Russell was one of the first people to be given access to it.