He Bought an Ice Cream Truck To Empower His Children with Down Syndrome
Jan 1, 2026
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Joel Wegener’s family had already learned what it meant to navigate the challenges and blessings of raising two children with Down syndrome. Then came a new idea: why not launch a small business they could run together? That idea became Special Neat Treats, a Cincinnati-based ice cream truck serving up more than just sweets.