special needs

For parents of children with disabilities, in-person school during COVID-19 has been a top priority. For these students and families, school is more than a classroom: It’s a place for one-on-one therapies and important socialization.

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Shop in Dallas is run mostly by 13 employees who all have Down syndrome and autism. NBCLX had the chance to meet with owner Tom Landis, who says his business is creating a successful path into the workforce for his special needs staff.