Jakarta: Sunyi Coffee Barito, staffed entirely by Deaf and disabled workers, takes orders in BISINDO sign language and writing

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Sunyi Coffee in Barito, South Jakarta, has employed Deaf and disabled people in every role since 2019, from barista to cashier. Customers order in Indonesian Sign Language (BISINDO) using guides posted in the cafe, or by typing on a phone or writing on paper; staff captain Paul says masks are the main barrier. Ten percent of every bill goes to the Sunyi Academy empowerment programme, Tribunjakarta reports.

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