I've known about Café Joyeux since it first opened in 2017, as they managed to get a lot of press, but, there not being one in Toronto, I guess it slipped my mind. I rediscovered it again today.
If you're not familiar with the chain, they have 24 locations in France and last year opened their first in New York City. The business hires crew members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and empowers them through meaningful training and employment. They currently employ 154 people with mental and cognitive disabilities. So, so great.
Most of the online profiles are in French, but here's one in English:
Terrific idea. Wish we had one here.
