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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich recently hosted a holiday dance for Abilis. The DJ kept the dance floor packed. That is, until the cake was cut. Abilis, based in Greenwich, helps people with disabilities in lower Fairfield County, including Darien. These pictures, taken by Leslie Yager for GreenwichFreePress.com, show joy and give an idea of how good a time was had by all:
An information session about a program to prepare young adults with special needs and disabilities to enter the workforce will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Abilis offices at 50 Glenville St. in Greenwich. — an announcement from Abilis
The event is organized by Project SEARCH and sponsored by Abilis, a Greenwich-based nonprofit organization that provides services and support to more than 700 individuals with special needs and their families, in partnership with Greenwich Hospital. This event is for individuals and families interested in learning more about the Project SEARCH internship program that leads to competitive employment.
Parents, caregivers and family members of children with special needs are invited to a free information session on government benefits to those families and entitlements for the children. The meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Greenwich headquarters of Abilis. “Navigating government benefits for special needs financial planning can be intimidating,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “Families may be unaware of the full range of options available to individuals with disabilities, or they may be confused about eligibility, assuming that they have too much income to consider means-based programs.”
This information session is available for those caring for children with special needs — including parents, caregivers, professionals, guardians, and advocates.
Parents, caregivers and family members of children with special needs are invited to a free information session on government benefits to those families and entitlements for the children. The meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Greenwich headquarters of Abilis. “Navigating government benefits for special needs financial planning can be intimidating,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “Families may be unaware of the full range of options available to individuals with disabilities, or they may be confused about eligibility, assuming that they have too much income to consider means-based programs.”
This information session is available for those caring for children with special needs — including parents, caregivers, professionals, guardians, and advocates.
Abilis, the non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with special needs and their families, will hold its Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3. — an announcement from Abilis
The meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Connecticut. The public is invited to attend this meeting and join Abilis in honoring those who have championed the special needs community. To learn more, email klair@abilis.us or call 203-531-1880. The Annual meeting includes an award ceremony for employees, employers and community partners.
An evening with a champagne reception, cocktails, dinner, and dancing at Woodway Country Club is taking place Saturday, April 27 at the Spring for Abilis gala fundraiser to help individuals with special needs and their families. Silent and live auctions are also part of the event, and ETA Music will provide live entertainment. The event starts at 7 p.m.
— an announcement from Abilis
Funds raised at the gala will help Abilis provide essential services and support for more than 700 individuals of all ages with special needs and their families. The tax deductible tickets start at $350 and can be reserved online. The gala co-chairs are Bibi Clarke and Daniella Mini of Greenwich, and Fran Cohen of Weston. All three have very strong connections to Abilis as they are mothers of young adults who participate in individualized day and/or transitions programs in Greenwich – Danny, Diego, and Ali.