WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starbucks has officially opened its first signing store in the nation's capital. The store is designed to serve the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Moments ago - doors opened to customers waiting outside for the first U.S signing Starbucks store #StarbucksSigns pic.twitter.com/7W3mTC2aco
— Lauren Blanchard (@LaurenBlanch12) October 23, 2018
The company says it's working to open stores that serve diverse communities where its stores are located.
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The store opened in a bustling hub of Washington, D.C. that is known to be a deaf-friendly neighborhood. Everyone in the signing store is completely fluent in American sign language.
It’s official! #StarbucksSigns. Today @Starbucks opens its first signing/ASL store in Washington DC! pic.twitter.com/Q0GRAO28Go
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) October 23, 2018
The store will offer a unique retail experience for all patrons while offering accessibility and it offers employment opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The #StarbucksSigns for the week is #coffee. @Starbucks pic.twitter.com/wyjrF9l6kN
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) October 23, 2018
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