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Olden Polynice Gives Voice to Haitians and the Disabled

Former NBA player Olden Polynice overcame having a physical disability growing up and went on to play professional basketball for 17 years. Polynice has also become an Ambassador for the nation of Haiti and people living with disabilities. Polynice represented for the 31 Days Foundation in order to help expose the importance of people with disabilities gaining employment. “It’s all about bringing awareness to employers to hire individuals with disabilities no matter what the disability,” said Polynice. “Our belief is there’s a gem out there somewhere.” Polynice, a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was appointed by the country’s President to promote