Brewing Opportunity,
Serving Community
Crafting Joyful Moments in Every Cup
Our Story
Our Mission
Okie Dokie Cafe provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity for meaningful and gainful employment to encourage increased autonomy and independence.
Our Vision
Okie Dokie Cafe is more than a coffee shop; its a place of inclusivity and empowerment. Located in Brevard County, FL, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful and gainful employment opportunity for individuals with disabilities, spreading joy through every cup of coffee, and creating a welcoming community for all. We believe in the inherent value and potential of all individuals. We strive to be a platform for showcasing the talents and contributions of people with disabilities and foster a community where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us in making a difference, one cup of coffee at a time.
Meet Our Founders
Born and raised in Brevard County, Elaina is excited to serve her community through founding Okie Dokie Cafe. For the last three years, she has worked as a pediatric Occupational Therapist, helping children and young adults with disabilities gain greater independence in life skills. While she has loved this role, she feels it is time to shift her focus to a significant need in her community - gainful, meaningful employment for adults with disabilities.
Growing up with a brother with Down Syndrome, Caraline has been around the disability community all her life. She put that passion to use as a special education teacher at Rockledge High School for 5 years. While she found fulfillment through teaching, she could not ignore the struggles her brother faced in the workforce. This spurred her into action to create a space where individuals with disabilities can experience the human right of meaningful employment.
The Need
In Brevard County, like much of the nation, individuals with disabilities face significantly higher unemployment rates and lower labor force participation compared to those without disabilities. In 2024, the national employment-population ratio for people with a disability was 22.7 percent, in stark contrast to 65.5 percent for those without a disability.
![Who has the power to help us build a more inclusive world? You do! 🫵✨
At Okie Dokie Cafe, we aren’t just going to be serving coffee; we’re brewing opportunity. Our mission is to provide meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities, creating a space where everyone belongs. But to open our doors, we need help from our community.
We are currently fundraising to cover our startup costs, and every bit of support brings us one step closer to that first pour. Here is how you can be a part of the Okie Dokie journey:
Donate: Every dollar goes directly toward our equipment, training and space. [Link in Bio]
Share: One post can reach someone we’ve never met!
Engage: Like and comment on this post to help the algorithm show us to more people.
Spread the Word: Tell your family, friends, and coworkers why inclusion matters.
Tap into YOUR POWER to help our community!
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