When work is a powerful tool for inclusion and happiness

Locanda Dal Barba is not just a restaurant, a pasta factory, a bed & breakfast on the outskirts of Rovereto, in Villa Lagarina (TN), but it’s an oasis of inclusion and opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Autism is a complex neurodivergence, which can however become a richness: each of the collaborators at Locanda Dal Barba undertakes a life journey that was unthinkable until some time ago, not only from a personal point of view, but also from a professional one.

“Listening, words that create bridges, shared spaces, real opportunities"

People, starting from their habits and aptitudes, realize a journey that leads them to an ever-increasing level of autonomy. In this journey Scrocchiarella® has a special place: thanks to the training path and ease of preparation, it allows them to acquire ever greater skills. It starts with simple filling and goes all the way to cooking and table service, with contact with customers: always with commendable care and contagious joy. And so much pride. There are many occasions for meetings between Locanda Dal Barba and Scrocchiarella®: at their place for dinners and events such as the Charity Dinner, but also around Italy, at events and fairs.

They are “shared emotions”, like the title of a Scrocchiarella®-based show-cooking presented by young people who work in this reality, one of the many tangible examples of how work can improve people’s lives and give them a sense of belonging, independence and fulfillment. Our collaboration is the natural reflection of the values that are dear to us and that we consider fundamental in our daily actions: inclusion and care for others. The AB Mauri and Scrocchiarella® team has learned to appreciate the contagious energy of the young people at Locanda Dal Barba, a project that successfully promotes social inclusion and job placement for people with neurodevelopmental disorders and social fragilities. Our meetings are always intense, during which we share passion and commitment: every word, gesture and smile underlines how inclusion is born from authentic relationships, from paths built with care and from opportunities that become reality.

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