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to the success of the initial location, they expanded Theresa, one of the trainees that VOI supports,
to another in the International Peace Gardens. The works at the food kiosk two days a week. “I love
new Central Plains RecPlex location uses the same to work, and I enjoy friendly visits with customers,”
business model established at the other locations. says Theresa. Some of her tasks include doing prep
The food kiosk allows VOI to challenge attitudinal work, washing dishes and using the cash register.
barriers surrounding the way employers evaluate Theresa admits this last task can be challenging,
people with intellectual disabilities as potential but in a good way. “Working the cash register is a
employees while also promoting the abilities and new experience, and doing new jobs is a learning
talents of the people they support. experience,” she says. “It gives me a chance to
think about math.” She also notes that the overall
experience has been very positive, as her co-
workers are very encouraging.

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