LiLi Time·Angel is China’s first café that provides inclusive employment opportunities for young people who are deaf, have autism, or other intellectual disabilities. Here, we hope that every unique individual can participate in life, express themselves, and create value in the way they prefer.
LiLi Time·Angel seeks to express not only care for young people with special needs, but also an understanding and respect for the diversity of life. We believe that true inclusion does not mean making everyone the same, but rather ensuring that every difference has the opportunity to be a part of something beautiful. Here, everyone can be themselves, and every unique quality deserves to be recognized.
LiLi Time·Angel seeks to express not only care for young people with special needs, but also an understanding and respect for the diversity of life. We believe that true inclusion does not mean making everyone the same, but rather ensuring that every difference has the opportunity to be a part of something beautiful. Here, everyone can be themselves, and every unique quality deserves to be recognized.
Let the environment understand people, and let every act of kindness be heartfelt.
For young adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities, entering society and integrating into the workforce sometimes requires more than just learning and training—it requires an environment that understands and supports them.
At LiLi Time·Angel, every space is imbued with thoughtfully considered kindness.
Warm solid wood and soft, natural colors create a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for young people with sensory sensitivities; a semicircular rest area where they can be alone provides a corner for their emotions to gradually settle; music chosen by the young people themselves and small toys they’ve arranged with their own hands help them feel a sense of autonomy and belonging.
At LiLi Time·Angel, every space is imbued with thoughtfully considered kindness.
Warm solid wood and soft, natural colors create a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for young people with sensory sensitivities; a semicircular rest area where they can be alone provides a corner for their emotions to gradually settle; music chosen by the young people themselves and small toys they’ve arranged with their own hands help them feel a sense of autonomy and belonging.
We’ve also set up a stage and art exhibition space specifically to give young people who love music or are talented at drawing the opportunity to express themselves in ways they’re comfortable with and share their view of the world with a wider audience. Each young person’s personalized name tag, favorite cartoon character, and small embellishments on their work uniforms all speak to their unique personalities and stories.
Behind these seemingly ordinary details lies a deep understanding of each individual’s feelings and needs. We hope that by transforming their environment, we can create a greater sense of security, autonomy, and opportunities for participation. Because true acceptance does not require a person to change themselves to fit into the world; rather, it means the world is willing to be a little more understanding and make room for people who are different.
Behind these seemingly ordinary details lies a deep understanding of each individual’s feelings and needs. We hope that by transforming their environment, we can create a greater sense of security, autonomy, and opportunities for participation. Because true acceptance does not require a person to change themselves to fit into the world; rather, it means the world is willing to be a little more understanding and make room for people who are different.
Turning Talent into Value
Making Inclusion a Way of Life
Making Inclusion a Way of Life
Starting with the discovery of talent, we help everyone find their own stage.
At LiLi Time·Angel, we believe that every young person with special needs possesses abilities and potential worth discovering.
Some are passionate about making ice cream, so they have the opportunity to participate in flavor and product development; some enjoy painting, so their artwork becomes part of the store’s art exhibitions and cultural and creative products; and some are passionate about movies, history, and stories, so they become “Blessing Ambassadors” who share the wisdom and insights they love with our guests.
Some are passionate about making ice cream, so they have the opportunity to participate in flavor and product development; some enjoy painting, so their artwork becomes part of the store’s art exhibitions and cultural and creative products; and some are passionate about movies, history, and stories, so they become “Blessing Ambassadors” who share the wisdom and insights they love with our guests.
We design roles tailored to each person’s unique interests, personality, and abilities. Through on-the-job learning, collaboration, and support, we help them gradually turn their interests into skills and transform those skills into the ability to create value.
They are not only cared for and supported—they are also true participants and creators in this coffee shop.
They are not only cared for and supported—they are also true participants and creators in this coffee shop.
Sip a cup of coffee and discover a different kind of beauty.
A cup of good coffee, a thoughtfully crafted dessert, an imaginative painting, or a heartfelt greeting card—any of these can be the start of a beautiful connection between people.
Here, business and goodwill go hand in hand. Through authentic products, services, and job opportunities, we hope to help more people discover the talents and value of young adults with intellectual disabilities, and enable them to gain growth, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment in every interaction with society.
Here, business and goodwill go hand in hand. Through authentic products, services, and job opportunities, we hope to help more people discover the talents and value of young adults with intellectual disabilities, and enable them to gain growth, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment in every interaction with society.
Inclusion isn’t about one-sided assistance; it’s about learning from one another, serving one another, and helping each other succeed. LiLi Time·Angel aspires to be a place where people from all walks of life can meet comfortably, where every talent has the chance to shine, and where every purchase and collaboration becomes a force that drives social inclusion.
Welcome to LiLi Time·Angel. Have a cup of coffee and discover a different kind of beauty.
Welcome to LiLi Time·Angel. Have a cup of coffee and discover a different kind of beauty.