Connectable is an initiative to spotlight the contributions of people w/intellectual and developmental differences & connect people of all abilities in NE FL.
Jacksonville, FL
Joined June 2017
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ICYMI - Maple Street Biscuit Company was bustling on Shopability Saturday and Mandy shined on News4jax! Thank you WJXT4 Corley Peel for spotlighting #ShopabilityJax! It is something to be celebrated year long! 🙌🏽
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Today is #ShopabilityJAX and I am so in love w/ my new coaster I bought at @RAMJacksonville today. A student from @NFSSE_jax made this coaster - I’m proud to support the students and their wonderful art program. @ConnectableJax
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It’s Shopability Saturday…first stop Maple Street Biscuit Company (Point Meadows)! PS I love Maple Tap coffee! ☕️ 😋
It's Shopability Saturday! Find an inclusive business to shop/dine and celebrate employees with IDD! Post and tag a photo @ConnectableJax | #ShopabilityJax for a chance to win one of THREE gift cards (2-$100 VISA and 1-$100 Al's Pizza).
Get started - -connectablejax.com/shopabili…
ICYMI - Counting down to Shopability Saturday - April 30th - with @WJXTVic on the @wjxt4 Morning Show! 🤩
Get ready to shop, dine, and support inclusive employers!
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Thank you @RichJonesJax and @WOKVNews for spotlighting inclusive employment and Shopability Saturday! 🙌🏽
The Maass family owns a business that employs ppl w/ intellectual/developmental differences. Tomorrow is #Shopability Saturday. Learn more: bit.ly/3LlDHjG
@ConnectableJax @JAXChamber @WOKVNews
TWO lucky winners will each receive a $100 Visa gift card. Visit a business on April 30 from the Shopability map - loom.ly/cNfJ4CE, post a selfie at the business, tag #ShopabillityJax and @ConnectableJax for one entry to the drawing. 😍
#RAM is taking part in Shopability Saturday by hosting three uniquely able vendors! Find one-of-a-kind art, all-natural dog treats, and meet some of the young adults with IDD who created them... this Saturday, April 30th at RAM! #ShopabillityJax #ILoveJax
ConnectableJax retweeted
April 30, @ConnectableJax presents Shopability Saturday – a citywide event that invites the community to support over 150 businesses in Jacksonville providing job opportunities for individuals with intellectual & developmental differences.
Learn more. bit.ly/3KhAQHs
Have you ever caught the aroma of a waffle cone on the griddle? Blake knows the secret recipe for Bruester's waffle cones, but he's not telling! 🍦 🎉 Visit Blake at Bruester's (Atlantic Blvd) on #Shopability Saturday & celebrate Jacksonville's inclusive employers!
Another great interview on how a company finds ways to engage the abilities of those with IDD nationwide!
@RichJonesJax
@WOKVNews
@pparadiseresort
Another compelling story of how local businesses embrace people with intellectual and development differences: bit.ly/3LlDHjG
Shopability Saturday is April 30.
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@ConnectableJax @JAXChamber
@WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax
Prime Car Wash is all the better because of what Bryce brings to the team! Thank you, @LeahShieldsNews and @FCN2go for highlighting IDD-inclusive businesses and how everyone can participate in Shopability Saturday -- without leaving your neighborhood --
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Counting down to Shopability Saturday, April 30th! Shop, dine, and play at Jacksonville's inclusive businesses!
Find them on the Shopability map - connectablejax.com/shopabili…
ICYMI - Rich Jones of @WOKVNews sat down with Daniel Davis, President & CEO of @JAXChamber to talk about inclusive employment and Shopability Saturday. Check it out here - wokv.com/on-air/jmn/
#ILoveJax #ShopabilityJax #InclusiveEmployment
ICYMI: Shopability's media partner @104.5wokv kicked off an interview series leading up to Shopability Saturday. News Director @RichJonesJax talked to Connectable Director Sarah Troup. Learn WHY Shopability is so important in this 4-minute interview: loom.ly/OXzZl0g
Tune into @WOKVNews for @RichJonesJax’s series leading up to #Shopability Saturday - April 30! First up - Connectable Director @sarah_troup wokv.com/news/local/shopabil…
Bryce is one of the longest-tenured employees at @PrimeCarWashFlorida! He brings a positive, happy attitude everyday. Everyone on the team loves him and likes working on days Bryce is there. He is a big morale booster. Visit Bryce on Shopability Saturday, April 30!
"My job is very important to me. I love meeting new people. The best part of my job is talking to people while I bag their groceries. Please understand that sometimes it may take me longer, but I want to do it right."
-Bryce, Bagger, @Publix
#Shopability #IAmConnectable
Research shows that people with Autism, Down syndrome, and other IDD bring hard work, diversity, and value to the workplace. Customers report preferring inclusive brands too.
Learn more about inclusive employment -loom.ly/NunMUDo
#IAmConnectable #IAmEmployable
"We hired Stephanie because she showed an interest and is enthusiastic with our guests... and her contribution cannot be overlooked. She has an infectious smile and is diligent with her tasks."
-Bobby Handmaker, Owner of Cruisers Grill Jax Beach
#ShopAbility #IAmConnectable
