Several local employers are standing up and employing individuals that others may pass on because of a disability.
Jim Polutnik has worked for Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home for nearly a year doing data entry. David Huckeriede says they've had to make some changes to assist Polutnik in doing the computer entry but is happy with the work he does. October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month and the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities is recognizing those who have given their clients, 121 of them, a chance in the workforce. As for Polutnik and Huckeriede, they say it's the perfect fit.
"Just follow your heart and do what your good at and office is what I've been doing off and on for years so I tried this and found out I really enjoy it," said Jim Polutnik.
"It's working out real well. Jim's put in a lot of time just getting started because he had to learn a whole new program with the computers. "Dragon" is the name of it and it types what he speaks, so, it just taken a little while to get him on there, it's like learning a whole new language so, but it's been a good experience," said David Huckeriede.
Allen County commissioners presented a proclamation for Disability Employment Month at Thursday morning's meeting.
