Juhu-based Cafe Arpan began its journey in 2018, where adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities are hired to manage it. Photo Courtesy: Aishwarya Deodhar
Set up by Sushama Nagarkar and Ashaita Mahajan of Yash Charitable Trust (YCT), this eatery has been a boon for people who are differently abled, but who unfortunately, face an employment gap in the society. Photo Courtesy: Sarika Nerulkar
Darshi Shah sits by the entrance of the cafe to welcome people with her lovely smile on her face, and her enthusiasm contagious.
These five years have given the differently abled staff an opportunity to prove that they are no ‘less’. In picture, Raj, who was the ‘Team Member of the Month’ for July, brings a cup of coffee for a customer.
With the cafe since its inception, chef Aaron Colaco can now work quite independently in the pantry, with maybe just minimal help. The chef’s superpower is his eidetic memory that helps him remember multiple recipes by going through it just once or twice.
Along with the regular menu, we were also shown the special anniversary menu that has five items based on taste and texture sensations. In picture, Korean style cauli wings served at the cafe.
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