US coffee shop employs people with disabilities


Bitty (left) and Beau’s employment journey showcases their individual talents and abilities. Photos: Instagram/Bittyandbeauscoffee

Eight years ago, Amy and Ben Wright wanted to see what future opportunities their two children, Bitty and Beau, would have as people with Down syndrome.

The Wrights began to research, finding that 80% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are unemployed nationwide.

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