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About the Cafe at NOAA

Here's something you may not know: the Cafe at NOAA was made possible by the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The BEP trains qualified blind operators to become successful entrepreneurs. While the BEP pays the majority of the start up costs, it is up to the operator to maintain the business after that.

The Cafe at NOAA is owned by Helen Han. She is legally blind, so if she seems to be ignoring you, she actually just can't see you. Feel free to greet her with your voice!

Co-owner of the Cafe at NOAA is Ms. Whitley the dog. She's Helen's guide dog and a heckin' good girl! You won't find her in the cafeteria, she prefers to manage from the office in the back where she can take long naps amidst the noise of the kitchen.

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