Posted on 03/23/2018 9:17:46 AM PDT by Salman
It is a hip-looking cafe like any other in central Paris, thronged with lunchtime diners. Except that Joyeux has a little something extra - many of its cooks and waiters have one more chromosome.
The coffee shop is the latest in a chain of lunch joints springing up across France staffed by people with Down syndrome, autism and other cognitive disabilities.
"Joyeux" means joyous and owner Yann Bucaille Lanzerac said he plans to spread the joy to at least four more outlets across France giving disabled people the chance to show what they can do and earn a living.
Foodie and commis chef Charles has been dreaming for years about cooking in a real restaurant.
"I'm really happy," the 36-year-old with autism told AFP as he prepared gluten-free chickpea stew and osso bucco. "I've wanted to cook for a long time, so my dream has come true. I was sick of just being a dishwasher."
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A couple of our local fast-food places have Downs folks working. They do just fine.
Great idea. Bonne chance.
With a bit of constant support, many Down Syndromes can be fairly independent.
I truly go out of my way to show appreciation for those with disabilities that work in some capacity, paid or volunteer. These are people trying to be self-sufficient and productive members of our society. They should be welcomed into commitment and commerce.
Awesome.
One of the funniest guys I know, who happens to have downs, works at a local store.
We dump on France a lot here - and it is well-deserved politically and historically - but in many ways it is a beautiful country with a lovely culture.
This young man with Down Syndrome has an online sock business in NY.
https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/our-story
with a bit of constant support- many elderly people can be fairly independent- thankfully we live in a country that takes care of those in need-
Can we assume they won’t be opening a franchise in Iceland?
How cool
Nice story. All of these folks would be dead if the progs had their way, so it’s good to see some nice people lending them a hand.
I would enjoy the increase in service quality over the status quo here in Atlanta.
Precisely the word that came to mind: Awesome!
>and it is well-deserved politically and historically
not so much as some may presume..
Many go on to win seats in Congress
Hugs Cafe is in the tourist area just off the square in McKinney TX
http://www.hugscafe.org/about-2/
The French are just copying Texans.
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