South metro mom opens coffee shop to give adults with autism a chance to be stars

The Brief

  • Constellation Coffee in Apple Valley employs adults with disabilities, creating an inclusive workplace.
  • The shop is designed to be sensory-friendly and supportive for a neurodiverse staff.
  • Owner Liza Robson was inspired by her son’s experience with autism.

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) A south metro coffee shop is brewing more than just coffee, offering a welcoming space and jobs for adults with disabilities.

A coffee shop with a special mission in Apple Valley

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Constellation Coffee is located in an office building in Apple Valley and was opened by Liza Robson to provide job opportunities for neurodiverse adults who often face challenges finding employment.

Robson said, “This has just been a labor of love that I didn’t expect would be so gratifying.”

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