MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Sunday, Feb. 8, marks six months since the No Limits Coffee Shop opened in southwest Miami-Dade, and their mission is to ensure everyone is seen, proving there truly are no limits.

“I love having my job and have everybody come in,” No Limits employee Peter Bradford told Local 10.

For the last six months, Bradford and 14 other employees have been running operations at the No Limits Coffee Shop off Southwest 47th Street and 140th Avenue.

“Our goal is to employee the special needs community -- autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities,” owner Khia Lopez said.

The inclusive shop was the brainchild of Lopez, who is a special education teacher.

“When they graduated, there really wasn’t much out there for them,” Lopez explained. “We tried to look for jobs for them, we tried to get them internships, but I kind of felt like the community wasn’t really ready or understanding of how amazing the special needs community is.”

From there, Lopez decided to open a breakfast and lunch spot, allowing those unique talents to flourish.

“I want to show them kindness, (make them) happy, and (have them) come here with joy,” Bradford said.

For Bradford, this marks his first job.

The 21-year-old has Down syndrome and his job is an example of a thriving, inclusive workplace environment.

“We’ve had tons of support from the community. We’ve had families come from all over to see what No Limits looks like,” Lopez said.

Aside from the hustle and bustle of the hospitality business, it’s also a foundation to building friendships.

“My crew all together; we share a bond and happiness, and I’m really happy to have them here,” Bradford said.

Lopez calls the shop a full circle moment with the skills these young adults learned in school now on full display.

“If you have a company that is interested in hiring the special needs community, do it. Don’t think twice about it,” Lopez said.

Lopez says she gets applications daily, but needs more customers before she can expand.

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