What if the problem isn’t a lack of compassion—but a lack of expectation? Ruth Thompson was preparing for retirement when a literal dream led her to open Hugs Cafe, an incredible restaurant in McKinney, TX that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this episode, you’ll learn why lowering the bar hurts people, how raising it changes lives, and what happens when normal folks decide to stop clapping for effort—and start training for excellence.

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Why Half of America Is Socially Disconnected—and What You Can Do About It (Pt 1)
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Why Half of America Is Socially Disconnected—and What You Can Do About It (Pt 2)
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