Yang Shu, a visually impaired audiobook narrator from the Chinese mainland, never imagined her voice could become her livelihood—until screen reader software changed everything. 🎙️ \"It felt like discovering treasure,\" she said, recalling a training session organized by the Disabled Persons' Federation that introduced her to the tech.
📚 Audiobooks & the Art of 'Hearing' Stories
Yang has now narrated 50+ novels, mastering both main narration and character voices. \"We’re wired to love sound,\" she explains. \"While others read with their eyes, I listen to the screen reader, then pour my emotions into retelling the story.\" Her journey mirrors that of many in China’s disability community finding creative paths to independence.
💼 Government Push for Inclusive Employment
China’s 2022-2024 plan aims to create 1 million jobs for people with disabilities nationwide. Focused on skill-building and rights protection, the initiative supports diverse careers—from tech roles to entrepreneurship. 🌱 \"My passion became my paycheck,\" Yang smiles. \"That’s empowerment.\"
