While there are a handful of eateries in Malaysia that employ differently-abled individuals, it still isn’t a common practice in our country. Perhaps it’s about time we change things up.
The Hospitality Problems Facebook page recently showcased a heartwarming post by Tracy Truong, about a differently-abled young man who works in a coffee shop in Vietnam.
She wrote, “This young man came to work as a waiter to earn money for his mother’s medical treatment. Initially, he was afraid to serve coffee because he was self-conscious about his appearance, but I called him over and told him it was okay. He did a commendable job.”
“No one can choose how we come into this life, but we can always strive to change our destiny.”
The young man showcased in the post works at CAPA Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City.
It turns out that CAPA Coffee is the first coffee shop in Vietnam that is modelled after the project, ‘Small Coffee Beans, Big Dreams’, which is aimed at championing people with disabilities (PWD) through creating favourable working environments.
A part of their profits are also used to raise funds to support the differently-abled to improve their quality of life.
“We pride ourselves in creating a friendly, happy and highly dynamic work environment where every member has the opportunity to confidently express their abilities. Our team works tirelessly to build trust and confidence in people with disabilities, helping them not only to work efficiently but also to live fulfilling and meaningful lives,”
“We believe that, with the support and togetherness of the community, people with disabilities will thrive and shine!”
We’re thankful for the eateries in Malaysia that are already championing people with disabilities and encouraging more businesses to open up their minds and hearts to the idea of employing the differently-abled.
What do you think about this? Do feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section.
Also read: “Don’t look down on me” – Malaysian Reveals the Struggles of Being Deaf
