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Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time

Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time

FromDisability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability


Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time

FromDisability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Collette DiVitto  graduated from Clemson University with dreams of becoming a successful baker. With a degree in life skills and a passion for cookies, Collette set out to interview after interview, only to be told she was "not a good fit".  Having Downs Syndrome, Collette knew what that really meant. So with the help of her mother and sister they created Collettey's Cookies! Listen in to hear how this young entrepreneur not only changed the rules of employment for persons with disabilities, but she hires and trains others to carve out their own destiny too.To follow Collettey's check out her out at: Website:  https://colletteys.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/colletteyscookies/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/collettey%27s/ For more information about Abilities in Motion, visit our website at https://www.abilitiesinmotion.org/ or follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbilitiesinMotionPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abilitiesinmotion/
Released:
May 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (44)

Real conversations. No-nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities living their most independent lives everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. Subscribe to this podcast to stay in the know. Disability Talks: Don't Dis my Ability is hosted by Ed Granger. Abilities in Motion is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities live independent, self-determined lives.