According to WILX-TV 10, Starbucks has opened up its first ever American Sign Language friendly store in Washington, D.C.

The store opened up Tuesday and is the first store here in the U.S. where all employees are proficient in American Sign Language.

Starbucks says its their way of having an inclusive environment and bringing communities together.  The store features things like low glare surfaces to help with communication through sign language.

Several of the baristas working there are deaf and say they are happy about the sign-language friendly workplace.  Please click on the above link for more information.

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