A Restaurant Is More Than a Workplace for People Often Shunned by Employers
Briefly

Nacho Fernandez Suarez recalls his experience in Congress, stating, "They bullied me, they pushed me, they treated me poorly... I was bored, barely given any work to do."
At Alamesa, Fernandez Suarez feels fulfilled: "Even though I earn about one-third of what I did, I'm thrilled because I feel indispensable," his mother said.
Alamesa seeks to redefine workplace inclusion for neurodivergent individuals: "This restaurant is believed to be the first in Argentina largely operated by neurodivergent individuals."
Mr. Fernandez Suarez's journey reflects changing perceptions of work for people with disabilities: "The program in Congress has been dissolved, but now I have a real job."
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