THE BEAN: Brightside Empower Ability Network

 In 2024, the employment rate in the United States for our friends with special abilities was 22.7% compared to the 65.5% of people without special abilities. This is still consistent today and remains a 42.8% difference for employment opportunities for those with special abilities. 

Brightside Forever Foundation is passionate about helping other businesses in our community hire people in the special ability community so that EVERY person in our community gets to work, live, and play here! This brings inclusion to every aspect of our lives and makes it a part of our everyday life! 

THE Bean: What We Can offer You

Information on Hiring 

Provide Information and training to businesses who are willing to learn about employing adults with 

special abilities.

Mentorship 

Mentor and guide businesses in the hiring process by giving access to training by the BEAN.

Connection to BEAN

Member of the BEAN will receive access to waiting list of potential employees, mentor for employee if needed, and a BEAN logo to place on website, and door.

The BEAN will begin on February 18, 2026 at 9:30am and will meet 1 day for 4 weeks. To get more information contact Brightside Forever Foundation at brightsidecafebuford@gmail.com.