Made With Love: The Story Behind the Film Chapter One: How This Story Began What started as a friendship with Jay became a journey that’s changing lives — and it’s only the beginning. Along the way, we’ve met extraordinary people, heard powerful stories, and discovered a much bigger mission than we ever imagined. This short…
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The following excerpt is from an article that was published in the News & Observer on June 28, 2025. The last job Gabi Angelini applied for before starting her own business was to be a smoothie operator. Her mother, Mary, guesses she applied for 20 jobs. She often got interviews. She got rejected each time.…
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Diversity in the workplace has become increasingly important as companies strive to create inclusive and respectful environments for all employees. One aspect of diversity that is often overlooked is the contribution of individuals with special abilities. People with Down syndrome, autism, or who have experienced a traumatic brain injury have special talents to offer the…
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Here at Gabi’s, we’re all about the future. Looking forward. Dreaming about the possibilities each new day brings, and then making those dreams reality. In other words, we really don’t have time to look back. There’s just too much to do! But even though we’re always in a hurry, maybe we could spare a moment—just…
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The holidays are upon us, and we all know what that means—five fun-filled weeks of overeating (one more slice of pie won’t hurt), overspending (guess we’re taking out a second mortgage to pay for Junior’s new gaming system), and overthinking (I really don’t want to go to another boring office party, but if I don’t,…
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Google defines an ‘intellectual disability’ as limitations in thinking and understanding. It also states that over 3 million people in the USA suffer from intellectual ailments. This is a significant part of our workforce, providing them opportunities to be self-reliant is a much-needed conversation. Special education and behavioral therapy can help a person live to…
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“Bedtime Stories with Gabi” will feature Gabi Angelini of Gabi’s Grounds Coffee Shop reading a series of books all carefully chosen for their appropriate content. Gabi welcomes the viewers and introduces the title. Snuggled in bed with her book, Gabi read stories that are based young people with different abilities. Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM…
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Gabi’s Ground is pleased to announce the inaugural event, Get Gabi’s Off The Ground! Gabi is my 21 year old daughter who has Down Syndrome, she is high functioning and very outgoing and loves life. She had a VERY HARD time finding a job, we applied to many places but they all turned her down,…
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We’re proud to have been featured on iab Health Productions blog. “In October, we observe Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It’s a great time to celebrate all the wonderful things that people with Down Syndrome are doing around the world. Gabrielle Angelini is just one of those inspiring examples. She’s taken perceived limitations and proven…
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The video of Gabi and Nick having a surprise reunion has gone viral. It’s nice to see that the story is now shown in the Morning Smile
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