The last thing Wendy Lacey thought she would do is open a general store in the middle of downtown Montclair, New Jersey. But after raising her daughter with Down syndrome and realizing that “once you finish high school, there’s a cliff to fall off” for students with disabilities, she knew she needed to create an inclusive space for employment. And that’s how Cornerstone General Store came to be. It’s not a non-profit and it’s not a pity-project. Wendy’s goal is to reflect the diversity of the real-world and that’s why she hires individuals with and without disabilities to work alongside each other and learn from one another.
So friends, join us for this chat all about this vibrant New Jersey hub of community and inclusion. You might just be inspired to start something similar yourself!
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