My BeanZ + Co. journey began years ago as a customer of The New England Pasta Company. I am Ron Perine, Managing Principal + CEO of Mintz + Hoke, a full-service advertising agency in Avon, Conn. When BeanZ + Co. opened with its inclusive mission, everyone at the agency wanted to experience it. Soon enough, BeanZ + Co. became more than a place to get lunch.
Read MoreI am a dermatologist in the Hartford, Conn. area with a large volume practice. We were converting to electronic records in 2015, and with the added work, my staff barely had time to get the next patients to their rooms. I also often heard from patients who had children with IDD about how their kids couldn’t find a job when they finished school. There was an opportunity here.
Read MoreWe all have the power to create a more inclusive world. In their TEDxHartford talk, Noelle Alix and Kim Morrison believe it’s time to do so with employment. 80% of individuals with IDD are unemployed. They not only want to work, they can work. And everyone—including businesses—are the better for it when they do work.
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