{"id":224122,"date":"2026-04-08T23:51:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224122\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T23:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:51:12","slug":"house-81-partners-with-orlando-magic-to-promote-inclusion-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224122\/","title":{"rendered":"House 81 partners with Orlando Magic to promote inclusion for people with developmental disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Central Florida nonprofit is teaming up with the Orlando Magic to promote inclusion and celebrate individuals with developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Employees from House 81, formerly known as Blossom Artisanal, recently visited the team\u2019s official retail shop to see their handcrafted candles featured on store shelves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During the visit, the group also met the team\u2019s mascot, Stuff the Magic Dragon, and helped highlight a message of belonging in the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The candles, branded \u201cBelonging is Magic,\u201d are designed in the team\u2019s signature blue and will be available through the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">House 81 operates as a social enterprise under Quest, Inc., which works to remove employment barriers and create meaningful job opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Leaders say the partnership is about more than just products\u2014it\u2019s about visibility, empowerment, and creating a more inclusive Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Click here&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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