October is NDEAM — National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Jenifer Howard

On a weekday morning on Greenwich Avenue, Amie Slade greets regulars at Gregorys Coffee, ringing up orders and restocking displays. Across town, Dylan Shepard preps ingredients in the kitchen at Greenwich Country Club, while teammate Charlie Frasier ensures event spaces shine. At Stop & Shop, Rashadd Hill keeps carts moving and bottle returns tidy, greeting customers as he goes. And at Greenwich Dental Group, Nicole Cohade helps run the sterilization department — a job she has held for more than 20 years.

These are adults with disabilities who help make Greenwich a model for inclusive employment. With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), it’s the perfect time to highlight the incredible work of Abilis, the Greenwich-based nonprofit prov