DEI Connects

Come grab your morning coffee and gather with fellow industry colleagues as we learn about each other, discuss industry and personal challenges, and share ideas and inspiration!

About the Venue: Bitty & Beau's

Amy & Ben Wright are the proud parents of four children — Lillie, Emma Grace, Beau and Bitty. Lillie was born with autism, and Bitty & Beau were born with Down syndrome.

With over 80% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities unemployed nationwide, the Wrights believe that Bitty & Beau’s Coffee creates a path for people with disabilities to become more valued, accepted and included in every community.

The original shop opened January 2016 in Wilmington, NC, and employed 19 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Read more about their story here.