C— Julian Kantor, 22, speaks with Mike Almhuhadi, owner of Diamond Cafe, in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Located just blocks from his home, the coffee shop has become one of the many places where Julian is known not as a student in a transition program, but as a regular customer, neighbor and friend. During visits, Julian often jokes with Almhuhadi about taking weekly trips to Disneyland, a running conversation between the two that has become part of their routine. For adults with cognitive disabilities, these everyday relationships can play an important role in fostering a sense of belonging within the broader community. “We love him,” Almhuhadi said. “Everything. He’s smart. Oh, you kidding me? He’s intelligent.”