Council lauded for helping workers with disabilities

The Luzerne Wyoming Counties Employment Coalition, in partnership with United Rehabilitation Services Inc., recently presented the Luzerne County Council with an award for Outstanding Support of Employees with Disabilities. The Luzerne County Council was chosen for their continued support, assistance and cooperation in providing opportunities in the workforce for individuals with disabilities. At the Employment Coalition presentation (above), from left, first row: Cynthia Gerrity, April Cross, Christy Warakomski and Jessica Ontko. Second row: Amy Groner, supports coordinator; John Moss; Scott J. Cienki, URS; and Judy Welch, AE, Luzerne County Developmental Services. Third row; Elwood Groner, supports coordinator; Mary Dysleski, acting interim director, Luzerne County Office of Human Services; Robert Lawton, manager, Luzerne County; Richard Burns, acting interim administrator, Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services. At the certificate presentation (below), from left, first row: Edward A. Brominski, Luzerne County Council; Robert Lawton, manager, Luzerne County; and Scott J. Cienki, URS. Second row: Mary Dysleski, acting interim director, Luzerne County Office of Human Services; Richard Burns, acting interim administrator, Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services; and Judy Welch, AE, Luzerne County Developmental Services.