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

05/28/21 • 25 min

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.
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Website: https://colletteys.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colletteyscookies/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collettey%27s/
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05/28/21 • 25 min

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time

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Welcome to DisAbility Talks, a podcast produced by Abilities in Motion. I'm your host, Shelly Houser. Join us for real conversations and no nonsense. Talk from everyday people with disabilities. Living their most independent 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. So let's talk.

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