ADA, Mich. — Make all the jokes you want about cops and coffee shops, but Tuesday's visit to Brody's Be Cafe is near and dear to the hearts of Michigan State Police troopers— and it helps the café spread its message of love and community.
This World Down Syndrome Day there's no better place to celebrate than at places like Brody's.
They hire adults with special needs and help them develop skills, independence and confidence, all while building a community and serving up your morning caffeine fix.
"I love that they support people with abilities by employing them here," Inspector Sarah Krebs with Michigan State Police told FOX 17 Tuesday.
It's "a place where everyone can come together to feel purpose, importance and to realize that we aren’t all that different on the inside." - from Brody's Be Café Mission Statement
MSP will be there all day Tuesday to explain their Vulnerable or Impaired Person program— a way to help police find and identify individuals with special needs, should they get lost or go missing.
"To be able to celebrate [Down syndrome] in this capacity and to be able to bring the community together to recognize the family members and the people with Down syndrome, I think this is a great cause," Inspector Krebs added.
The celebration of World Down Syndrome Day is 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Tuesday— featuring BOGO drinks (while supplies last!) and games— ending in the best way possible: a dance party at 3:21 p.m., sharp!
Brody's Be Café is on Thornapple River Drive in Ada.
