October 11, 2018 |
On the western side of town is a quiet organization with a growing voice. Abilis is a non-profit organization that, since 1951, has provided essential services and support for over 700 families and individuals with special needs. Abilis is there when needed most, providing early intervention and customized therapies to meet individual’s needs. The organization also provides family education and advocacy to help achieve important developmental milestones through its programs. As special needs individuals approach and enter adulthood, Abilis provides a wide range of programs, including recreational activities, transition and life skills support, job training, competitive and supported employment and a choice of residential options.
October 3, 2018 | Greenwichfreepress.com
Abilis, the non-profit organization that provides services and supports for individuals with special needs and their families throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut, announced on Wednesday the selection of Amy Montimurro as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. Ms. Montimurro has worked with Abilis for more than 22 years, most recently as its director of Life Services, and stepped into the role as interim CEO July 1, 2018. In her appointment as the new president and CEO of Abilis, Amy will lead the organization that serves more than 700 individuals with special needs and their families annually from birth throughout adulthood.
September 21, 2018 | Greenwichfreepress.com
The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich is hosting the first annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich Gala at 7:00 pm on Saturday, Sept 22, 2018, at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich. Proceeds from the dance competition with donations to the dance teams and a live and silent auction, will go directly to Abilis to support its programs for families with special needs The event is open to the public and tickets to the Gala event are available online at fredastaire.com/greenwich/
September 18, 2018 | Greenwich Sentinel
The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich is hosting the first annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich Gala at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich. Proceeds from the dance competition with donations to the dance teams and a live and silent auction, will go directly to Abilis to support its programs for families with special needs. The event is open to the public and tickets to the Gala event are $250 and available online at fredastaire.com/greenwich/shop/dancing-stars, or by calling 203-340-2760. The event will feature a star-studded celebrity dance competition with Fred Astaire instructors and dancers from the community. Dancers include:
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