There's a cafe a few towns over that hires mostly individuals with developmental disabilities.You may have seen these types of businesses in your area: a cafe, a thrift store, or a packaging facility.The family behind the cafe started it to provide employment for their daughter and to create opportunities for other people with disabilities.A heartwarming story...BUT once you look past the feel-good story, you can see the challenges with this model of employment for people with a disability.In this podcast, I teach you how to think critically about employment for your loved one with a disability and set them up for success.

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