If you want something done, find a different way, and do it yourself!
After being rejected from every job they applied for, four friends with Down syndrome in Argentina decided to stop waiting for a "yes" and started their own business: Los Perejiles (The Parsleys).
What started as a small pizza catering project in 2016 exploded into a massive success. They brought their own ovens to weddings and parties, proving they could handle the high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen.
They’ve now catered hundreds of events and expanded to employ over 20 other people with disabilities. They even reclaimed their name from a local slur to turn it into a symbol of empowerment. It’s a powerful reminder that "disability" doesn't mean "inability"—it just means needing a different way to show what you're capable of.
Posted Apr 6, 2026, 1:04 AM UTC