Our Story

The Inclusive Bean is more than your local stop to grab a cup of coffee- it’s a sense of community and belongingness. Our coffee shop is run by teens and adults with special needs, and is an experience you will love coming back for.

Mission:

To provide teens and adults of all abilities the opportunity to gain essential work and social skills focused on building optimal independence within a supportive and loving environment.

Purpose

The Inclusive Bean is a woman-led, high end coffee shop, focused on building a sense of community. As strong advocates for inclusion and neurodiversity, we are dedicated to making the world a better, more accessible, place for individuals with disabilities. Located in Racine, Wisconsin, employing individuals with various cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities in a place where they are coached, empowered, trained, and over time placed into a fully integrated work environment.