At I Love Coffee the adage “actions speak louder than words” rings true. This Cape Town cafe doesn’t just serve coffee, it also serves the Deaf community.
Opening its doors in 2016, I Love Coffee dedicates itself to being Cape Town’s leading roasted coffee supplier. It sets itself apart from the rest by supplying its caffeinated goods while simultaneously igniting change for South Africa’s deaf and hard-of-hearing population.While functioning the same as all cafes, I Love Coffee operates with one difference. Most of its staff are deaf or hard of hearing.
While people born unable to hear may not be able to hear sounds, there are many other effective modes of communication like sign language, lip-reading and written text.I Love Coffee encourages the hearing community to learn a bit of their language. Before you visit the cafe, visit their website where you will find access to a page that will teach you how to sign your order. The categories include greetings, hot and cold beverages, food and nibbles and condiments.
Not only does this cafe facilitate a connection between hearing and Deaf people, but it has also made an influential stance in encouraging Deaf employment.Monday to Friday: 8 am – 4 pm | Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm | Sunday: ClosedEnjoy a coffee and a pastry, and learn a bit of a new language while you’re at it.
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