Born with down syndrome, Aditi could not continue to attend school with “normal” students nor could she enjoy life like everybody else. After graduating from a special needs school at the age of 21, she worked in an office but quickly grew tired of it and quit. In 2016, her brother gifted her with a cafe which she called Aditi’s Corner, and she is now running the cafe along with several other employees. The cafe has significantly boosted her self-confidence and has empowered her to make her own way in life.
Special thanks to Aditi for sharing her story.
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Go Aditiiiiii 🖤🖤🖤 would love to visit ur cafe sometime
We need positive stories like this in the wake of coronavirus. It gives us hope.
❤️😊
I never met someone with down syndrome but i was born with autism though. My stepdad and his parents though that people with autism are really bad and they treated me very bad. I even heard my classmates once that i should go to a special shcool.
I am actually a normal person and i never went to a special shcool. But i went to a psychiatric since 5. And with years i was becoming better.
Actually i was born with autism spectrum and this type of autism doesn’t affect people that much. Basically autism isn’t that bad, you just need some help from someone.
By the way seeing the comments i didn’t know it is the down syndrome day today
Also thanks for reading my comment 🙂
What a wonderful mother and daughter! Best wishes, Aditi!
A hero 🙌
She’s such a strong and beautiful person !
She is amazing
God bless you Sister …
There are also two types of Down Syndrome. One is genetic and one is from “old age” whatever that means. The genetic downs people are much higher functioning then the “old age” downs people. You can somewhat tell the difference since genetic downs have normal necks while “old age” downs have no neck or very little of a neck. ALSO, a genetic downs can speak much better and are capable of much more. How do I know all this, I have a downs syndrome son. After he was born I knew NOTHING about downs syndrome but now I know allot!! I was 37 when I had him so was considered an “old age” downs. When he was in class, there were very bright down syndrome kids there. I asked the teacher how can they be so bright. That is when she explained to me the difference between genetic downs and old age downs. One thing is for sure, they all give you unconditional love, no matter what you do to them!
Thank you for sharing such a moving story with the world Asian Boss. It takes time, effort and most importantly, dedication to conceptualise, source for leads, translate, film and add synced subtitles for a short but inspiring feature like this, and I cannot help but feel appreciative and hold your team in high regard. No other YouTube channel covering the culture and lives of Asians has quite the cachet, insight and heart as Asian Boss.
Tbh this is a nitpick, but, please don’t undermine her by calling her a Girl 1:00 She is a 25 year old Woman
Just wondering who are those 20 animals that disliked this video. More power to you Aditi 💪💪
People with down syndrome are normal people, those 20 people who disliked this video are real retard
My eyes was filled with tears when I saw her hugging other children and encouraging thm despite facing her own probs…
I’m so proud of her and her family 😊💯
nice is inspiring
*_Differently_* *_Abled_*
Life is difficult as it is for most of us.
But it must be horrible for Aditi to have been teased and looked down on through her life.
I’m glad that she was able to break through this and own and run her own business.
No kid should be told (especially by another adult) that they look _mad_ (I presume not angry, but like crazy is what was meant?).
People should know better that physical characters are only 1 aspect of a person, and that the personality and mindset of a person is more important.
I agree that the cafe that Aditi is a benefit to her physically and mentally.
She’s interacting with people, learning to manage money, and generally being more happy.
She’s being an active member of society and the economy.
What a wonderful young woman Aditi is. I’m so sorry she had to suffer such ignorance from people during her childhood. The children who shunned her I can forgive as they didn’t know any better but not the ignorant adults like the woman who called her mad. Shame on her. Love Aditis Mum she must be so proud of her beautiful daughter ❤️
God bless you honey, my brother attends a school for special kids. I hope in the future I will help him and other kids do something similar in order to feel the way you feel!! All my love from Greece <3
Aditi is a BOSS💪😆😂🙌🔥
Is it weird, that I absolutey adore the indian accent? Especially indian women with darker voices have such a sexy accent.
@literally nobody:________me: there is more but ok :v
@XAVI so Bombay and delhi is south?
@literally nobody:________me: Basically everybody in India has there own accent!!!😂
@XAVI it can be divided in 3 parts
Southern, northern with Punjabi being the most thickest one and Sino tibetic which sounds like chinesr accent
The stereotypical one that westerners make fun of is from south India….every part of India has a different accent!!
She’s doing better than me
I’m not sure if you take requests but could you do a story on the nth room controversy in South Korea
Indians are so so good at english.. it’s just that their accents are so darn hard to comprehend 😅
Xavi
Is that even a question that’s the typical North Indian accent
@Msvks Oh well..i guess everybody has a different opinion and experience but yeah man!!!gotta agree everybody here has there own accent…but like where did the Appu accent came from???
I am northeastern..IMHO…north indians accents are, not terrible..but can be very annoying
😁
Xavi
Dude ! Did just stereotype the entire South Indian population ?
As a South Indian I always thought the stereotypical accents are from the North 😆 coz every single North Indian I met literally stressed ‘R’ instead of rolling it.
Btw all Indians have an accent ! Even in the south we have many accents A Telugu person’s English is different from a Tamil person’s English and a Malayali’s English , same goes for kannadiga’s accent
The stereotypical one that westerners make fun of is from south India and as a typical ignorant they generalise that everybody indian speak that way but every part of India has a different accent!!!
Dear Aditi, Thanks for sharing your story. I hope I can travel to India some day and have tea at Aditi’s Corner!
Now this is an example of women empowerment.
That’s so sad. We should take inspiration from her life.
But still some fuckers are finding negativity in this video.
Aditi is such an inspiring woman. 😩❤️❤️❤️
She need to look for her health, her diet. She is an inspiration to all of us people. She need to live longer.
She is extremely high functioning and there is a wide spectrum, so while it’s important for society to support all people with disabilities to achieve their full potential we should also realise that many others with Down Syndrome may not achieve as much independence as they just don’t have the capacity she has. She is wonderful and very fortunate to have such a loving and educated family.
You are an amazing person Aditi
Thank you again Asian Boss for this work and difference you’ve illustrated and celebrated 😍♥️
Mumbai people , please spread the word about this cafe to your friends and fam . 🙏💜 I feel ashamed to procrastinate my works after seeing such determined people . Power to you , Aditi 💜 love from tamilnadu
Respect 👏👏
Such a sweet heart Aditi💕 Thank you Asian boss for bringing her story to us🙏👍
And I fell in love with Asian boss once again for putting such inspirational people on spotlight. India needs to learn a lot from you guys. I mean, instead of covering all the negativity that has or hasn’t even existed in India, I think the Indian media should support people that do incredible job as her.
pardon me but what is down syndrome specifically?
If this Indian disabled woman had launched her business in the US, she would have been one of the valuable entrepreneurs are being focused by the press or TV broadcasting. Most Americans have some very positive reactions about disabled persons’ vigorous and brilliant life, generally speaking. I hope she would make her brave and meaningful life and her acquaintances should encourage her beautiful try. Despite she has operated the small size business, it wouldn’t become any matters for her hopeful life.
Kitchen staff should wear hats or hair nets and gloves
Aditi is inspiring, hardworking, enthusiastic and so cute! I am sure her future plans will work out. She is doing amazing work and deserves all of the success and happiness! Sending love from Toronto!
I love down syndrom people…My love for them is unlimited.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Asian Boss has become such a positive force on the internet . . . these stories are fantastic.
Please do a video on the telegram n번방 situation in Korea. It needs international attention and support! 🙏🏻
Aditi sister love and respect from Pakistan. You are really good inspiration to become successful
They dont want us to feel special about them , they just want us to be normal.
Wish this lady all the best and hope her dream of opening a big hotel becomes a reality! We’re rooting for you Aditi!
Meanwhile my business is failing hard and then this shows up in my recommended just to poke fun at me.
What kind of business? Just curious
Wow so inspired by Her, Best is yet to come for Her. Wish her all the Best.😊👍
Running her own business AND training others to follow in her footsteps🤘She’s the Baus
When Asian Boss meets Indian Boss
Indian media should focus on legit contents like this rather those fake contents related Baba’s, celebrity lifestyles or whatsoever..
great job AsianBoss 👍👍
@Anuja pandey which platform televised it Tell me ?
It depends on which media platform you are following because I came to know about this girl nearly 2 years ago
Omg great attitude n personality ♥️😘👍
God bless you Aditi ! Hope your all dreams come true in your beautiful life! Someday I will visit this special Aditi’s corner! 👍😊
All the best in life aditi..you are an inspiration
Thank you Asian Boss 💜💜💜 Thank you so much for share such a beautiful and inspirational story… Thank you so much for teaching society how to treat each and every human being through this video.
More power to you Aditi… 💜
I’m glad now people accepting her for who she is and even encouraging her.
Thats what I love about Indians, they are open minded and accept people the way they are, bad people is everywhere but there are many good people who accept others with their all flow💜
i cried at aditi hearing that woman saying she is a mad girl 🙁 so sad
Hello Aditi you are so sweet , when I come to Mumbai I’ll surely visit your restaurant. Lots of love and respect from North East India💓💞God bless you
How do we donate?
Wow that’s awesome!! 👏 💪🏽 very inspiring
Wow she is so sweet…my cousin also has the same syndrome…we also love him…his parents love him so much…he even fights with us ,jokes everything…sometimes even bored us like every cousin do…he talks way too much..we treat him like just like any brother /sister…😍😍
Mam, you are an Inspiration ❤️
Hey🏴 Asian boss make video on how Chinese people are surviving from coronavirus. And give us some true information about it😎😎😎
Amazing lady! I’m so proud of you!
Hi, Asian boss.
Can you do video about “Nth room” to more people know about this?
She was there in my dance class when I was in 4th grade , now I’m in 10th
her cafe is in my neighbourhood. I can’t remember much but she seemed like a very caring ,cheerful person that time
This is real feminism what a story and the interviewer is also good asking right questions Awsm
Aditi love you much and care from Manipur 😢😢😢
GO ADITI!!!
Thanks a lot Asian Boss, for bringing more stories from India. 👏👏
8:09 – “They don’t know how sweet you are, how God has sent an angel to me.” TAT
I am not crying just chopping onions. She is so inspiring.
So wholesome… keep up the good work Aditi! I wish your dream would come true 🙏
This was such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing Aditi with us.
this video changed my point of view about people with down syndrome. Very interesting video
@Msvks to be honest, yes. Up until now, i didnt really notice that i had always been believing in the stereotypes that people around me have about people with down syndrome passively, and never try to understand them by doing proper research. Asian boss videos seriously changed my way of viewing things
If you want to learn more about people with down syndrome I can tell you more.
Did you have any bias towards them prior to watching this video ?
My wife’s aunt’s (actually her mom’s best friend’s) daughter was down syndrome so I learn to value her and love her as I dated and eventually married my wife. And also as a music teacher I taught the ME (multiple exceptionalities) class of students with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities. I learned more about life from teaching them than they did music from me. I am grateful. Thank you Asian Boss.
one of the most enraging things I can think is people making fun of and bullying people who have disabilities…must be a tough girl to come out of it so strong. awesome work Aditi not just the cafe but for making people less ignorant and contributing to your community by providing jobs .. love from Canada 🙂
Her whole family seems to be really supportive, especially her mom! I wish all children could grow up in loving families like this.
Aditi Behtey, YOU truly are an angel. Beautiful and so smart! My duaa is that you will always prosper and through you, others will be blessed. God bless you dearest. I’m so proud of you. 🥰🤲💐🏆Society must learn to honor these angels and help them flourish. The story of the “Aunty” made me so angry! What is wrong with adults? How dare anyone treat any child like that. If I am ever able to visit India, inshaAllah I will come to Aditi’s Corner.
If you have a time watch the Ghanian movie Children of Mountains , really makes you admire of mother love ))) Thanks to mothers who are keeping and raising the special kids
Congrats to this beautiful and brave women no one should be treated as less are underestimated God Bless her and all People🙏🏼❣️💕
😭😭 I would love to visit your cafe one day
Yeaaaaaaaaa Aditi! Well done!!!!!!! Yeaaaaaa Aditi’s family! Excellent how you worked together! So happy for you all and for the good spirit and loveliness you bring to earth! 🙂
He’s beautiful ♥️
Shame on the people are judgmental to beautiful soul like this. One day i was traveling on the 🚍in Australia, one girl was on the bus talking to her self , the bus driver and one woman started talking and Laughter coming from the front and i heard everything. I got up and went to them and spit on their faces and told them shame on you! What if it was your child? What if it was you people doing what you just did? I made the driver stop the bus and apologize to the girl, or I’m calling the police and have him fired on the spot lose his job. God bless this wonderful person that she’s inspiration to other people to go and get a job. SHE’S ANGEL 😇
Best of luck Aditi
I’ve not cried for years like this. She is real inspiration and I wanna salute her for breaking all stigma around people with down syndrome. I wish your all dreams come true. Love you Aditi ♥️
Ill do visite ur cafe someday 😊
This is an amazing person right here. So many people don’t have the courage to start their own businesses but Aditi created a successful one with a disadvantage. Props to her!
good job adithi keep it up from malaysia
LOVE YOU SISTER
Your a beautiful soul Aditi and a Successful Woman…any parent would be proud to have you as a child!
You are not different, you are just special 👍
I wish would be rich so could donate and cooperate with pioneers like her!!!! Love it ❤️
Thank god India is becoming more open minded, especially the youth . I felt so angry when that old lady described Aditi as a mad girl and when the relatives told her about rituals and tantriks .
Angel
Talk about a new year’s resolution (4:38). Best of luck to her and her employees.
Hats of to you sister 👌👌🙏🙏,I am a Resturant Manager and chef from past 7 years ,But still I don’t have courage to open my own cafe ,Actually we people have the Down syndrome the so called normal person ,who is having everything in life but does have the courage to fight the odds of the life and take Bold step.
I have so much to learn from you, Aditi! Thank you! Sending much love from California!