<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2qh4Ye_192VhySr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2qh4Ye_192VhySr00" width="1280" height="721" >SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — There’s nothing like starting your day with a good cup of coffee.At Springfield High School there’s a new hot spot in the cafeteria that’s not only brewing up the perfect blend, but pouring possibilities for students with disabilities.With a big smile and a scoop of ice, junior Garyana Gilbert is hard at work inside the Cat Cafe.She’s one of ten team members putting in the work before the school day even starts.“I get to make coffees, iced teas, iced coffee. Either deliver it or pick it up,” said Gilbert.It’s a concept that helps build skills for a lifetime.Faculty and staff can place an order in-person or on an app and have it hand-delivered.“I like to deliver and make the drinks,” said Gilbert.“The Cat Cafe is a place that is safe for students to learn and build new skills and get ready for employment after school,” said Springfield City School District Transition Coordinator Kelli Liebherr.A step-by-step guide book helps students remember the processes of not only making the drinks but running the shop and making it successful.Since opening in January, it’s already been a hit with faculty and staff.“In speaking with our community partners, one of the things they see from high school seniors entering the workforce is that they don’t have all of the soft skills that are necessary for working. Here we’re really not focusing on coffee, we’re focusing on those skills,” Liebherr said.Students learn the best ways to interact with customers, the importance of being on time, how to organize, and how to make multi-step tasks look like a walk in the park…or just down the hall.“We believe that everyone has the ability to do whatever they want. If a student wants to go out and work, we’re going to make sure that they have the skills necessary to achieve that,” said Liebher</div></body>

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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — There’s nothing like starting your day with a good cup of coffee. At Springfield High School there’s a new hot spot in the cafeteria that’s not only brewing up the perfect blend, but pouring possibilities for students with disabilities. With a big smile...

Springfield High School Cat Cafe serves up possibilities

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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — There’s nothing like starting your day with a good cup of coffee. At Springfield High School there’s a new hot spot in the cafeteria th

Springfield High School Cat Cafe serves up possibilities

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