Each time I see the news 98% contains violent crimes, Trump's tweets, celebrity misbehavior and then occasionally there is a story that reports something uplifting.
A few weeks ago there was a news story on PBS of a new concept in eating out. Its not a new nationwide fast food place or an all you can eat buffet. Rather it is a restaurant willing to go the extra mile to accommodate ALL its customers.
How often had you looked around the restaurant and saw a senior being helped by another ... perhaps that person had dementia or Alzheimer's, or a child with Autism or someone with Downs syndrome? Maybe a person with a service dog laying by their chair. There are people who experience a personal discomfort seeing someone or even being close to a person with a disability. Folks, those conditions are not contagious. They are all human beings allow them the dignity and respect to enjoy life as you do.
Eating out can be a challenge for many, their families or caregivers. There are now restaurants that will go above and beyond to make that dining out experience enjoyable and successful. Those establishments will provide the accommodations that enhance the dining experience of someone who suffers from a disability. They have staff members that are specially trained to understand different needs and have the patience and empathy to help them enjoy their experience.
This concept is called a Purple Table Reservation. While in its infancy Purple Table Reservations is currently available in a handful of restaurants in Massachusetts, Ohio and North Carolina. With a little help it could be become available nationwide.
Going out to lunch or dinner at a restaurant should be a lovely and
relaxing experience. It is something to look forward to, and many of us
take the experience for granted. However, many choose not to go out to
eat because for themselves or someone they love it will be a
challenging experience. Let's help to change this. Purple Table
Reservations will change this.
Call your favorite eating place and ask if they know about Purple Table Reservations. Each time you eat out ask the manager if they are aware of Purple Table Reservations. Explain what it is and what a difference it can make. Learn more at: https://www.purpletables.com/ or just Google Purple Table Reservations.
It would be so great to see this logo in thousands of restaurants from coast to coast.
This is indeed an uplifting story. Especially so as a counter to this time of rising inhumanity. Thanks, Larry. Will follow through and spread the word. Thanks for being a light in the dark. Hugs!
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