Starting Wednesday Aug. 5, and running through the weekend, Violet's of Saratoga is spreading inclusivity, specifically the line of outer ware that supports the work of the nonprofit Inclusive Saratoga.
“Stop in to pick up your tank, tee or hoodie — spread positivity and help raise awareness,” Meghan Connolly Haupt said in a press release. She is the founder and executive director of Inclusive Saratoga.
Inclusive Saratoga has a mission to make venues, shops and public places more inclusive. That not only means that the spaces accommodate people with mobility issues, but also that the business is ready to work with and communicated effectively with people with disabilities.
“Hospitality and the arts are ripe for this type of work because they see so many people,” Connolly Haupt said. “There’s a real biz case for biz to be inclusive.”
Connolly Haupt cites studies that show how inclusivity helps the bottom line for businesses. If nothing else, inclusivity expands a company’s potential customer base to the people who might not feel included.
Connolly Haupt has two children, one with cerebral palsy. The nonprofit began in February 2025 as Connolly Haupt saw how differently each daughter made their way through the world.
“The idea at the core is bringing people together,” she said. “Disability inclusion is a key tenant of a healthy community.”
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