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How one restaurant is creating jobs for adults with learning differences
By Noelle Walker and Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
A Fort Worth business and a non-profit partnered to help workers who are sometimes overlooked for opportunities. Fred's Texas Cafe has a workday program through a partnership with Stone's Throw Farm. The nonprofit was started by Jackson Stone's family to create work opportunities for young adults wi
Key takeaway "That's why we do what we do, is for so many folks like our son, Jackson, when they age out of school, there's, for most, there's not a lot waiting, and not a lotta ways to contribute to the world around them," Jack Stone said.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The partnership between Fred's Texas Cafe and Stone's Throw Farm is a notable example of the Fort Worth community's efforts to support individuals with learning differences. As the city continues to grow and develop, initiatives like this workday program can help ensure that all residents, regardless of their abilities, have opportunities to contribute and thrive. The Fort Worth ISD and neighboring districts can look to this model as a potential way to provide students with learning differences a smoother transition into the workforce after they age out of school. By providing a supportive and inclusive environment, businesses like Fred's Texas Cafe can help these individuals build confidence and skills, ultimately enriching the community as a whole. This collaboration also highlights the importance of local non-profits and businesses working together to address social needs and create a more inclusive and supportive community in Fort Worth.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Fort Worth business and a non-profit partnered to help workers who are sometimes overlooked for opportunities. Fred's Texas Cafe has a workday program through a partnership with Stone's Throw Farm. The nonprofit was started by Jackson Stone's family to create work opportunities for young adults wi
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