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But he hasn't had consistent employment since before the pandemic. As he gears up to start his new job at Judy's Beach Cafe, he says looking forward to it. "It feels very nice," Ryan said. "I can be myself like a Down syndrome person." Ryan's mom, Elyn Smith, says helping her son find a job has been tough, particularly given that people with special needs often struggle when it comes to the employment sector.
