LOVELAND, Ohio — A new ice cream shop in Loveland is serving up more than just delicious homemade treats — it's creating meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities.
ScoopAble Ice Cream , which celebrated its grand opening last weekend, is already gaining community support for both its homemade flavors and inclusive hiring practices.
Owner Amy Pennington opened the shop after recognizing a significant need in the community.
"Through me and my adventures of opening a nonprofit that serves people with disabilities, having two kids of my three with disabilities, and the need of the individuals in that community to have fair and reasonable employment opportunities," Pennington said.
Pennington said there's an 80% unemployment rate among people with disabilities, highlighting t