While a few eateries in Malaysia employ differently-abled individuals, it remains an uncommon practice in the country. Perhaps it’s time to change that.

The Hospitality Problems Facebook page recently highlighted a heartwarming post by Tracy Truong about a differently-abled young man working at a coffee shop in Vietnam.

She wrote, “This young man started working as a waiter to earn money for his mother’s medical treatment. Initially, he was afraid to serve coffee because he was self-conscious about his appearance, but I called him over and told him it was okay. He did a commendable job.”

“No one can choose how we come into this life, but we can always strive to change our destiny.”

The young man in the post works at CAPA Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City. CAPA Coffee is the first coffee shop in Vietnam modeled after the project ‘Small Coffee Beans, Big Dreams,’ which aims to support people with disabilities (PWD) by creating favorable working environments.

A portion of their profits is used to fund initiatives that improve the quality of life for differently-abled individuals.

We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, happy, and highly dynamic work environment where every member has the opportunity to confidently express their abilities. Our team works tirelessly to build trust and confidence in people with disabilities, helping them not only to work efficiently but also to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.”

“We believe that, with the support and togetherness of the community, people with disabilities will thrive and shine!”

We’re grateful for the eateries in Malaysia that are already championing people with disabilities and encourage more businesses to open their minds and hearts to the idea of employing the differently-abled.