A story posted at Philadelphia’s CBS affiliate website is an example of how businesses can build bridges with children who have special needs.
Child with Autism Tears Up Menu
Reporter Cherri Gregg story began when a child tore up a menu at the Penrose Diner in South Philadelphia. When the diner’s owner, Dimitrios Kolovos, learned the child had autism, he apologized to the family. Even so, the incident went viral.
Green Tree School and Penrose Diner Team Up
Then, Lou Berman, who’s on the board of education at Green Tree School, where the child goes to school, went a step further. Berman suggested that Green Tree School and the Penrose Diner team up to educate area restaurants on how to serve children with special needs. They now host monthly seminars to educate restaurant owners. To read the entire article and find a link to Green Tree Schools, go to www.philadelphia.cbslocal.com.
What Bridges Are Being Built
Green Tree School Shows Restaurants How To Serve Children With Special Needs « CBS Philly
This is great! So happy to hear a school system and a local restaurant band together to make a difference in the lives of children with different needs.
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