Starbucks is opening its first ever “signing store,” where every employee will be fluent in American Sign Language. What a great way to better serve the deaf community!
According to the company’s press release, the store will be in Washington D.C. It’s going to open this October near the deaf-friendly Gallaudet University. As HelloGiggles points out, another great benefit of this store opening is the employment opportunities it’s providing for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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The Starbucks will also sell unique merchandise to the store created by a deaf artist. Employee aprons are going to be embroidered with ASL and “I sign” pins.
#Starbucks set to open first U.S. "signing store" in Washington, D.C. in October where the deaf and those hard of hearing can find work. pic.twitter.com/H1PmcDS8cV
— Angela King (@AngelaKingKUOW) July 19, 2018
Hopefully the trend catches on nationwide!