Dal is an innovative supported Training and Employment Service, operating a gourmet catering service and two retail cafes in Geelong. Dal employs around 40 young people with special needs, and about half as many support staff.
The employees at dal show just what people with special needs are capable of when given the chance to develop in a supportive environment. From preparing and cooking the food to waiting on tables, from stocktaking to ordering – there is little they don’t do. They are even involved in the planning and management of the business.
And the success of this venture can be seen by how it has grown in the fifteen years since it started out as a small business with six employees.
Dal has become a hugely popular outlet amongst locals, who enjoy the up-market décor, great atmosphere, fantastic coffee and delicious gourmet food. But as anyone in the industry knows, the most essential element to success in hospitality is service, and dal’s staff are truly renowned for their friendly, cheerful service.
If you’re in Geelong, make sure you try a visit to dal, at 6 Little Ryrie Street,Geelong or 5 Pakington Street, Geelong West.
5 comments:
it's great to see places embracing diversity - whether they be race, sex or disability. People with disabilities are usually shunted to less visible spots so it's refreshing to see some place like DAL employing them.
im dissapointed with the descrimination shown here towards males.
Perhaps the previous comment is evidence of the assertion that girls (on a whole) perform better in literacy?
i am a girl, but do not tolerate descrimination! nor should anyone! how you could gloat over the matter is beyond me.
Well, gloating is a strong word - I'd call it more "stirring the pot". Seems you have bitten! Don't lose your sense of humour.
I do agree with you, though - nobody should tolerate discrimination. But sometimes people can be oversensitive and fly off the handle unnecessarily. For example, to state a mere fact (as I did) is not to discriminate. Males and females are different - it doesn't mean either is better than the other. We don't have to be the same to be equal.
To be honest, I think people get away with discrimination against guys a lot, with sexist comments that would never be tolerated if directed at females.
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