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Deaf-Friendly Coffee Shop in Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
A new coffee shop could be brewing in Fort Wayne—with a twist: it’s designed to be deaf-friendly, following the inspiring model of Shamyl Tufail’s existing shops. His brother, who is deaf, uses sign language, writing, or pointing to order, and this new downtown spot might adopt similar inclusive practices. Karen Horvath from DeafLink highlights how such spaces—like the famous “Signing Starbucks” in D.C.—break down communication barriers for everyone, not just the deaf community. She shares how her daughters thrived there thanks to visual menus and whiteboards. Beyond accessibility, this…
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