- Actor Profile:
Fred GravesFred Graves is working on a career in radio but he is not there yet.
His plan is to finish college while working to pay his way. Even though
Fred has a disability he is expected to work as hard as his siblings
and support himself.
Stuart Cohen is owner of Conn and Conn Mortgage in West Hartford, CT.
This is a small company demonstrating the benefits of focusing on
ability rather than disability. Employee Stephen Mendelsohn, whose
autism makes him extremely focused, is the perfect person for the
highly detailed work he performs. His organizing skills and ability to
remember zip codes has saved a ton of money in postage. Stuart Cohen
also benefits from his friendship with Stephen.





