>a local grocery store I frequented had a few employees with Downs Syndrome. They were able to perform some menial tasks like bagging quite well.

I found that downs syndrome workers are often the most cheerful and pleasant to interact with.

There is one girl with downs that works at collecting the grocery carts at the supermarket. She greets customers really happily, like she's living that "Everything is Awesome" song on a loop, and even remembers some customers' birthdays.

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