ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A Central Florida nonprofit is teaming up with the Orlando Magic to promote inclusion and celebrate individuals with developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n
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
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
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
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
Leaders say the partnership is about more than just products\u2014it\u2019s about visibility, empowerment, and creating a more inclusive Central Florida.<\/p>\n
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