Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe observed National Disability Independence Day, July 26, with a visit to the County Cup, a grab-and-go breakfast and lunch cafe that provides on-the-job training to persons with disabilities through the Discover program, an initiative of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990.

The County Cup provides training, job skills, and employment opportunities in food service and catering for students with special needs; this program is for Chester County residents age 14 through adults. The County Cup began more than 12 years ago at the Chester County Government Services Center as a joint venture between the Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) and the CCIU.

Since its beginning, the County Cup program has expanded to six locations countywide, including the Chester County Justice Center. In 2016, the program was recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for outstanding achievements in the Employment and Training category.

Under the guidance of the CCIU, the County Cup supports skill development and helps to identify interest for future career options in food service. Students rotate through various jobs, including customer service, serving, cleaning up, working as a cashier, and checking inventory. The students also develop work readiness skills, including hygiene, punctuality, following directions, accepting supervision, and independence.