Differently-abled youth take food outlets by storm

Special menu boards and writing pads are placed at the counter for customers to explain their order and a special light system has been installed to let the staff know when the respective orders are ready.

Kuldeep, one of the differently-abled persons who has been working with KFC since three years, expressed that he felt a sense of belonging with that place.

“This helps build confidence in the staff and enables them to thrive better in the environment, which is more friendly to their needs,” said Pranjal, the outlet manager.

An institution that deals with mentally challenged persons is Umeed, where they are trained and then sent to work in ice cream and fast food parlours set up by the institution.

As many as 18 outlets have been established in the Tricity, some of them in sectors 17, 19 and 18 and Rose Garden. Apart from that, they work at government places such as the DC office and private companies like TATA Motors.