ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

About United Cerebral Palsy

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy is to be the indispensable resource for people with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Founded in 1949, UCP has 56 affiliates (54 in the U.S. and two in Canada) that provide a wide range of services annually to more than 150,000 children and adults, including resources and referrals, advocacy, research, educational instruction, early intervention, physical therapy, job training, integrated employment, home and community based services, recreational opportunities and housing assistance. UCP also advocates for direct support professionals (DSPs) and other direct care workers along with a range of other public policy initiatives, such as cerebral palsy research funding, innovations in assistive technology and accessible transportation in the area of mass transit and autonomous vehicles. We believe all people with disabilities should be treated as equal members of an inclusive society so they can “live life without limits.”

ANCOR and the ANCOR Foundation

For more than 50 years, the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) has been a leading advocate for the critical role service providers play in enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As the 501(c)3 charitable arm of ANCOR, the ANCOR Foundation exists to expand the commitment and capacity of providers and communities dedicated to improving quality of life for people with disabilities. For more information, visit ancor.org.