Cover image via StarbucksStarbucks recently launched a new outlet in Bangsar Village II. It looks pretty much like any other outlet in Malaysia from the outside, baristas are busy crafting drinks with the smell of coffee lingering in the air.
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However, when you head to the counter to order a drink, you'd notice something different. Instead of calling out beverage orders, baristas use sign language.
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Calling it the 'Signing Store', the outlet currently has 10 deaf baristas and three hearing staff
According to [Mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/07/20/starbucks-deaf-malaysia/#eMp7YG9kXgqs), if you don't know any sign language, the baristas are ready to take orders written on menu cards. Each customer is assigned a number, which will flash on a screen when their order is ready.
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Mohammad Aizad Ariffin, who is deaf and has been working for three years with Starbucks, will serve as the store's shift manager.
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Aizad is working towards enrolling under the company's Coffee Master programme eventually — Starbucks' advanced coffee expert course.
"Since I joined Starbucks three years ago as a barista, my goal has been to become Starbucks Malaysia's first Deaf store manager and after my recent promotion to shift manager, I'm well on my way to achieving this dream.
It's an incredible feeling to share my journey and help develop other deaf partners," Aizad said while also urging his deaf friends to come on board.
Sydney Quays, managing director of Starbucks Malaysia said this outlet is an indication that the company is committed to provide support for people with disabilities
SID also provided Starbucks Malaysia with two sign language interpreters to translate during hiring, training and coaching for deaf employees. They will also teach sign language to hearing baristas at the store.
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Here's a quick peek at the first Starbucks Signing Store:
Well done, Starbucks Malaysia! Make sure you pay the store a visit!
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The outlet is located at:
**Lot No.2F-22 & K1,
2nd Floor, Bangsar Village II,
No. 2 Jalan Telawi Satu,
Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur**
