UCP Development CommitteeThank you for your interest in joining UCP's newly formed National Development Committee and helping us grow as we celebrate our 75th anniversary year! Please review the detailed Job Description below. If you are interested in being considered for the Development Committee, complete the Interest Form at the bottom of this page so we … Continued
Dates: April 27-29, 2025 Location: InterContinental New Orleans 444 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 For conference questions, please contact Carrie at ccantrell@ucp.org To find out more about sponsorship, please contact Michael at mludgardo@ucp.org
Corporate Philanthropy: Leading the way for nonprofits to increase its impact and better serve our community. For 75 years, UCP’s mission has supported individuals with disabilities through education, advocacy, and research. With 56 affiliates across the United States and Canada, UCP continues to look for ways to help more people each year. Over 154,000 people … Continued
The average age for a child to be diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) in the U.S. is 2 years old. However, 2017 international guidelines state that early diagnosis and intervention for CP can occur as early as 3 months old. UCP’s Early Detection and Intervention (EDI) Collaborative is an exclusive collective of 7 affiliates sponsored … Continued
The Fundamentals of Engagement is a one-hour session offered offered by UCP and delivered in partnership with CanChild, a Canadian research centre. Together, we desire to build capacity for families, caregivers, persons with lived experience, clinicians and researchers, as they partner together in health research. This introductory session is for families, caregivers, and persons with … Continued
Brad Boyer was recently appointed to the National Board of Trustees of United Cerebral Palsy. Brad has a 22 year old daughter with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He previously was involved with the Epilepsy Foundation in a number of capacities for over 17 years, at the local or national level. He most recently held the … Continued
Dr. Jennifer Camota Luebke is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Relay Resources, a leading social enterprise in the Pacific Northwest with a mission to cultivate meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Relay Resources employs more than 700 team members in their janitorial, landscaping, document services, and supply chain solutions businesses, and manages over … Continued
Janeen Latin is President/CEO of UCP Central PA where she oversees a $45M budget, 1,600 employees, and facilitates a variety of supports and services to nearly 1,200 individuals with disabilities and their families each year. Janeen is a passionate advocate for person-centered supports and services and believes that everyone, given appropriate supports, has the capacity … Continued
Roger Slingerman, Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy Central California (UCPCC) brings with him over 30 years’ experience in working with people with disabilities through various capacities throughout Central California, Kentucky, and Connecticut. Slingerman, a graduate of Old Dominion University (ODU), served four years as ODU’s assistant director of Recreational Sports, before spending the next … Continued
The 2024 Annual Conference is Sponsored By: Premier Sponsor Champion Sponsors Leadership Sponsors Advocate Sponsors Friends of UCP Sponsors View agenda here. For conference questions, please contact Carrie at ccantrell@ucp.org To find out more about sponsorship, please contact Michael at mludgardo@ucp.org
Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) for the Research Initiative’s Grant Program in the link below. The LOI demonstrates your desire to complete a full application, if invited to do so. The deadline for the LOI is April 26, 2024. Those who are invited to submit a full application will be notified in late May … Continued
See the biographies below to learn more about our speakers & awardees for this year’s Annual Conference. Our Keynote Speaker Our Emcee & Speaker Featured Speakers Other Speakers, Panelists & Breakout Session Presenters(listed alphabetically by last name) To read more about our 2023 Awards and the recipients, click here.
This application is for affiliate staff to attend and participate in the Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit presented by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF). The conference is scheduled for June 17-18, 2023 with the HINE training on June 19, 2023. Additionally, there will be pre-work for the conference and a ongoing training co-hort that meets … Continued
For United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates Only* Registration is now open to UCP affiliates for the 2023 Annual Conference and Annual Meeting of the Members of the Corporation in Las Vegas, April 30 to May 2. This year’s registration fee is $300 per person. There will be a variety of topics addressed, including development and fundraising, leadership, board … Continued
Join us for the third annual UCP Conference on Latinos with Disabilities This is a national online conference spotlighting the role, impact and influence of Latinos in the disability community. The event is open to the public. More details coming soon. Fall dates TBA While many of the topics addressed during this conference are … Continued
Completed applications due June 21, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Award decisions will be announced 8 to 10 weeks after grant submission due date. Announcement of awards will be posted on the UCP website within 48 hours of notifications to recipients. Grant-funded projects must be initiated by October 1, 2024. Grant funding must be spent … Continued
May 3-4, 2022 United Cerebral Palsy 2022 Annual Conference Last year’s conference was May 3 - 4, Noon to 3:30 p.m. Eastern, each day. This event was virtual, free and open to the public. The conference covered a range of topics, including the latest research and innovative treatments for cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental … Continued
What are the grant priorities of the 2024 Research Grant Program? The United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Research Committee is focused on cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopment disorders in populations from birth to 26 years old. Do I have to be a United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) affiliate to be awarded a grant? No. While preference may … Continued
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The UCP Board of Trustees established the UCP Research Committee (URC) in 2020 as an important component of this endeavor. The URC’s initiatives are designed to support clinical and translational research projects that use study … Continued
The Research Grant Program was created in 2022 by the United Cerebral Palsy Research Committee (URC). This program awards grants that advance clinical and translational research and focus on knowledge translation to advance the state of the science, bridging the gap between research and care to transform the lives of children with cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental … Continued
United Cerebral Palsy and its network of 58 affiliates, including 56 in the United States and two in Canada, are among the thousands of nonprofit service providers across the country preparing for the proposed phase-out of the federal subminimum wage and evaluating how it would impact the employment opportunities and incomes of people with disabilities. … Continued
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) was founded in 1949, when parents of children with cerebral palsy came together looking for help, answers and information. The spirit of that watershed moment has permeated UCP’s policy efforts from the organization’s inception. Since its founding, UCP has been a voice for issues important to people with disabilities. In the … Continued
Your voice is the most powerful tool you have! Tell your Members of Congress what it takes to live an independent life in your community! They need to hear directly from their constituents on how these programs and laws make a difference – and that they should be preserved, not cut. Find your Representative. Contact your Senator(s). Call … Continued
The Legislative Policy Agenda for the 118th Congress is rooted in the belief that every person with a disability deserves the opportunity to be full and active participants in our democratic society. UCP works closely to advance this agenda with our following national partners: The Arc, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), the … Continued
The Professional Learning Series, hosted by UCP Research Council, UCP of Central Arizona, and Gillette Children’s, is offering professionals a NO COST opportunity to learn more about cerebral palsy while earning continuing medical education credits. The 90-minute expert-to-expert webinars provide the latest research that can be translated to care by professionals who work witR h … Continued
Find Affiliate by State (Click Below to Jump to State) A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W … Continued
UCP’s policy agenda covers five domains – dignity; independence and community-inclusion; access to support and enabling services; support for disability service providers; and innovation in supports and technology to enhance life for individuals with disabilities and their families. Those domains include the following positions: Recognize the dignity of individuals who have cerebral palsy and other disabilities and the challenges … Continued
COVID-19 Resources CDC Guidelines for Coronavirus Comprehensive COVID Resource Page by The Arc Health General information about COVID-19, visit the CDC homepage. Study: Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 — United States, February 12–March 28, 2020 Are you at higher risk for severe illness from … Continued
UCP does not conduct nor fund clinical research, however the following organizations provide information on cerebral palsy and other disability research: Research UCP is a proud member of the CP Collaborative. The Cerebral Palsy Research Network The Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN) is a group of doctors, therapists and patient advocates collaborating to improve treatments … Continued
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Find Affiliate by State (Click Below to Jump to State) A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W … Continued
Sign up for our newsletters UCP Publications UCP strives to provide resources that illuminate the experiences of people with a spectrum of disabilities and the disability landscape. We hope the following electronic publications are useful to you: Life Without Limits, UCP E-Newsletter Every month, catch up on the latest disability news and plug into information and … Continued
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Convenings Employment Convening – June 11th 2015 Disability Employment Initiative Workgroup Agenda (DOCX) Post-WIOA Opportunities and Challenges in the Workplace (PPTX) WIOA Notes from LEAD Center (DOCX) ODEP’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program Executive Summary (PDF) “Employment First” Wendy Parent-Johnson presentation (PPTX) PROMISE Comparison presentation (PPTX) Additional materials from Wendy Parent-Johnson The 2020 Federal … Continued
Topical Calls March 23, 2017: UCP Google Adwords for Nonprofits June 27, 2016: Affiliate Topical Call with Members of UCP Board of Trustees to update affiliate leaders on the 90 day Plan. Topical Call PPT to Participants 6_23_16 (1) March 23, 2016: Flyer Topical Call Retirement March 2016 Disability Employment Initiative – June 25th 2015 Topical Call Agenda June … Continued
Advanced Policy Institute Advanced Policy Institute Final Proceedings Document (PDF) Thursday, April 26 New Course New Economy Presentation (PDF) “A New Course in a New Economy” by Erich Fasnacht, Founder, Kosovo-Addis Communications Planning Presentation (PDF) “Breaking Through the Noise” by Emily Crane, Vice President, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Higher Education Outcomes Presentation (PDF) “Navigating College” by Linn … Continued
Thursday, April 25 Policy: What Happens When the Bus Doesn’t Come Anymore? What Happens When the Bus Doesn’t Come Anymore, Connie Garner (PPT) Program: Applying the Principles of Patient and Family-Centered Care to Advocacy Efforts Applying the Principles of Patient and Family-Centered Care to Advocacy Efforts, Libby Hoy (PPTX) Plenary Session: Research into … Continued
For all other presentations please go to the main 2014 Conference Slides page (public to all attendees). Saturday, April 12th The Language Project Language Project Presentation, full version for affiliates (PPTX)
UCP’s Annual Conference April 4-6 in Las Vegas! Mark your calendars for United Cerebral Palsy’s 2016 Annual Conference April 4-6 in Las Vegas! *Conference begins at 5:00 pm on April 4 with an opening reception, and ends on April 6 at 1:30 pm with a closing plenary and luncheon. Be sure to register for the conference … Continued
Affiliate Forms and Documents In this section, affiliates will find UCP specific forms and documents that may be useful to them as they conduct their businesses. Affiliate Emergency Dues Policy (PDF) Affiliation Charters (PDF) Bylaws of UCP Adopted 4-28-2012 (PDF) Corporate Relations Policy (PDF) Definition of Pass-Through Funds (PDF) Expansion Request Form (DOC) Expansion Guidelines … Continued
UCP Network Facebook Group The UCP Network group on Facebook is a private page for UCP affiliates to use to see and share information, ideas and events throughout the network. Here are some frequently asked questions which should explain who can join, how it works, privacy and more. Q. What is the UCP Network Facebook … Continued
Products and Services Available with Affiliation UCP Purchasing Point We have partnered with the National Human Services Assembly to provide our members access to the PurchasingPoint® program. PurchasingPoint® is an exclusive discount program for nonprofits that leverages group buying power to get access to significant savings from your everyday vendors. The program is designed to help nonprofits … Continued
Case for Inclusion – Affiliate Advocacy Toolkit Learn about the Case for Inclusion, an annual report that tracks the progress of community living standards for Americans living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Visit cfi.ucp.org to download the most recent report and dig into interactive data tables to see where your state ranks on key indicators. … Continued
CHANGING THE CONVERSATION A LANGUAGE GUIDE AND TOOLKIT FOR AFFILIATES It’s Not What You Say, It’s What They Hear UCP recently worked with Maslansky + Partners, to define the perceptions certain influential groups of people have about the current state of disability. The results were unexpected, but logical and have led us to make some … Continued
Public Policy Resources Changing the Conversation: Language Study Toolkit and Language Guide Learn more about UCP’s Language Study and access a toolkit and Language Guide publication designed for affiliates to use in grassroots advocacy and communications. Case for Inclusion – Affiliate Advocacy Toolkit UCP 2015 Case for Inclusion Preview Powerpoint – The Good, the Bad, the … Continued
“Who I Am” PSA for Affiliate Use United Cerebral Palsy is proud to partner with The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment to launch a new public service announcement as part of the annual Campaign for Disability Employment. The PSA, called “Who I Am” features our Celebrity Ambassador, actor R. J. Mitte along with eight other … Continued
Marketing & Communications Resources 1. Contact: Kaitlyn Meuser, Marketing Specialist: 202-973-7185 or kmeuser@ucp.org 2. NEW – “Who I Am” PSA for Disability Employment Awareness 3. Images for Social Media Profiles & Facebook Timeline Covers UPDATED Civil Rights Movement Timeline Cover (PNG) Civil Right Advocacy Poster (PNG) Life Without Limits Advocacy Poster (PNG) Innovative Solutions Advocacy … Continued
UCP Vehicle Donation Program Overview Since 2008, UCP has been proud to partner with Melwood, a nonprofit working with people with disabilities in the Washington, DC area. Melwood has built a successful vehicle donation program themselves and maximize their resources to assist other nonprofits in carrying out their vehicle donation programs. United Cerebral … Continued
United Cerebral Palsy is partnering with the CauseNetwork to offer affiliates a FREE online fundraising and communications platform that includes a customized, online shopping website and customized mobile app, branded with your visual identity and mission. This free, fundraising platform has been vetted by United Cerebral Palsy, and we are pleased to bring you an innovative and better way to … Continued
Governance UCP provides affiliate support through establishing, complying with, and adhering to good governance standards. For more information, contact Anita Porco at aporco@ucp.org. Affiliation Charters (PDF) Bylaws of UCP Adopted 4-28-2012 (PDF) Conflict of Interest Statement (PDF) Corporate Relations Policy (PDF) Effectiveness Assessment Policy (PDF) Gift Acceptance Policy (PDF) Records Retention and Destruction Policy (PDF) … Continued
UCP Affiliate Services Committee Name Status Ouida Spencer Committee Chair and UCP Board of Trustees Stephen DeBiasi UCP Board of Trustees Keith Kearney Affiliate Trish Otter Affiliate and UCP Board of Trustees Paula Rader Affiliate Mark Shaffer Affiliate John Voit Affiliate April Kaylor UCP Board of Trustees Staff Armando Contreras Jr. President & Chief Executive … Continued
DONATE TO UCP AFFILIATEDONATE TO UCP NATIONALDONATE TO UCP RESEARCH Searching for Resources and Services? Submit an inquiry below! You must have Javascript enabled to use this form. I am contacting UCP to... Please select an option Find services Request information on disabilities Receive UCP's Newsletter Make a donation to UCP Start a UCP fundraiser … Continued
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The UCP network has helped millions of people live life without limits, dream different dreams and change the paradigm of care and standard of living for people with a spectrum of disabilities.
We would love to hear from you UCP affiliates provide services and support on a community-by-community basis, serving the unique needs of people with disabilities in their region. USA Zip Code Check for more options HERE
UCP Public Disclosure of Applications for Tax Exemption, Annual Reports, and Annual Information Returns In accordance with the 1999 Amendments to 26 CFR Parts 301 and 602, which require public charities to make available to the public copies of their exemption application (Form 1023) and their three most recent annual information returns (Form 990),United Cerebral … Continued
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.
UCP Media Contact: James Garcia, UCP Communications Coordinator jgarcia@ucp.org 602-460-1374 UCP to open annual grant application process on National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, March 25 The United Cerebral Palsy Research Initiative for the second year will begin accepting grant applications for awards of up to $20,000. "Research into the causes behind early brain … Continued
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.
The UCP network has helped millions of people live life without limits, dream different dreams and change the paradigm of care and standard of living for people with a spectrum of disabilities.
The UCP network has helped millions of people live life without limits, dream different dreams and change the paradigm of care and standard of living for people with a spectrum of disabilities.
Mission Statement To be the indispensable resource for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities. Vision Statement Life of inclusion for individuals with disabilities It’s a commitment to a life without limits for people with disabilities We’re committed to change and progress for adults and children with disabilities, whether it … Continued
UCP Board of Trustees model exemplary leadership and share a strong commitment to UCP’s Mission. Hover and click the Board Members images to view their biography 5OFFICERS Keith GrahamChair X Keith GrahamChair Please click here to read Keith Graham’s biography. John HancockVice Chair X John HancockVice Chair Please click here to read John Hancock’s biography. … Continued
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) may be one of the largest health nonprofits in the U.S. today, but that was not the case in 1949. In the 1940s, there were not many options for families of and people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Faced with fear and a lack of understanding by both the medical … Continued
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.
Donate NowUCP Research InitiativeThe United Cerebral Palsy Research Committee is raising funds to support groundbreaking research on early identification and early therapeutic and biomedical intervention. Early diagnosis of cerebral palsy and early treatment are symbiotic as one requires the other to leverage the opportunity that neuroplasticity and evolving development affords a child to have positive … Continued
The Case for Inclusion is co-published annually by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and the American Network of Community Options and Resources Foundation (ANCOR Foundation). The report's findings are based on dozens of indicators of how well state programs deliver Medicaid-funded services aimed at supporting the ability of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live, … Continued
Linda has been a consultant at Maguire Associates since 1985. She began her career in the corporate world, but decided to return to higher education. She served in leadership positions in admissions for nine years before joining her husband, Jack Maguire, to build Maguire Associates. Maguire Associates is a research-based consulting firm that has served … Continued
Diane Wilush is President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia and United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina, and works the UCP offices in Atlanta, GA. She attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and is a Social Worker by profession. Prior to her work with UCP, she worked with 14state government in Florida as … Continued
PRIVACY POLICY UCP is committed to safeguarding your personal privacy. UCP’s Privacy Policy applies to personally identifiable information, which is any information that could be used to contact or locate the individual to whom it relates: name, address, telephone number, or any other identifying information. Personally identifiable information doesn’t include information that is collected anonymously or … Continued
Vehicle Donations Through Melwood's Charity Car Donation Center, a non-profit agency, affiliates earn money from donated vehicles. Melwood has provided job training and employment for more than 2,000 individuals with disabilities since 1963. How Does The Partnership Work? Affiliates promote the Vehicle Donation Program in their area. Interested persons complete the online form, and Melwood takes … Continued
UCP affiliates are leaders in their communities providing innovative programs and services every day for more than 176,000 children and adults with disabilities. By becoming an affiliate of UCP, you join 65 organizations across the country in a network of mutual support and innovation connected through and affiliated with UCP’s national office in Washington, D.C. … Continued
UCP's Annual Reports United Cerebral Palsy provides annual reports to its key stakeholders and the general public to highlight its activities and achievements. We are proud to share the selected reports to you as a sign of your public trust in the work that we do on behalf of people with disabilities. 2014 UCP Report … Continued
65% of people UCP serves have disabilities other than cerebral palsy Why Support UCP? Support your local affiliate that provides programs and services for people like: Mary:A hardworking paralegal with cerebral palsy, whose office is moving four blocks from the bus stop. Walking is very difficult for Mary; she is desperately looking for transportation but … Continued
Life Without Limits, UCP's quarterly email newsletter, is published once every three months in January, April, July and October. The newsletter features general disability news and keeps you informed about what is happening with UCP's national office and affiliate organizations. Each issue highlights stories on disability advocacy efforts, UCP affiliate and national office news, information … Continued
UCP Social Media Keep up with all things UCP through our social media accounts, and join the conversation today! www.facebook.com/unitedcerebralpalsy www.twitter.com/UCPnational www.youtube.com/user/UnitedCerebralPalsy Contact Us For quick contact, please fill below form. You must have Javascript enabled to use this form. I am contacting UCP to... Please select an option Find services Request information on disabilities … Continued
Etiquette for Communicating with People with Disabilities When talking with a person with a disability, speak directly to that person rather than through a companion or sign language interpreter. When introduced to a person with a disability, it is appropriate to offer to shake hands. People with limited hand use or who wear an artificial … Continued
United Cerebral Palsy is proud of our international connections to Canada and British Columbia. Our international partners strengthen the entire UCP Network. We encourage you to explore their programs and activities. Cerebral Palsy Alberta Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia Africa International Organizations Operating in Africa Cerebral Palsy Africa Benin The English International School Botswana … Continued
People with disabilities need and deserve housing that is affordable, accessible, and designed for mobility. The following links will assist you in finding valuable housing information and resources. US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Resources for People with Disabilities HUD provides a complete overview of housing options, information regarding housing discrimination and more. National Directory … Continued
Many transportation options exist for people with disabilities. Fixed route transit systems, paratransit, commuter systems, airplane and trains are more accessible than ever. Ride sharing, such as Uber and Lyft are available in most communities and drivers with disabilities can rent cars and vans with hand controls and wheelchair lifts. UCP is a champion when … Continued
People with disabilities face the same challenges as other members of the community when it comes to safety at home, work, on the move, emergency preparedness, and injury and violence prevention. However, people with disabilities face additional challenges as well. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Individuals with disabilities often are disproportionately impacted during times of disaster. … Continued
Healthcare Resources for People with Disabilities Accessing health care services can often be a barrier to wellness for people with disabilities. Medical offices might not be accessible or have accessible equipment and many people with disabilities are uninsured or underinsured. We know that not all providers are knowledgeable in caring for a people with disabilities. … Continued
Health—physical, mental and emotional—is a key ingredient to living well. People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by poorer overall health due to barriers to health care and increased rates of chronic diseases. Furthermore, they often experience secondary conditions such as pain, fatigue, weakness and depression. Many of these conditions can be prevented or alleviated with … Continued
The Federal definition of Assistive Technology ("AT") is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Technology can be a substitute such as an alternative augmentative communication device that provides vocal … Continued
UCP provides comprehensive employment-related resources and information. Across the country, UCP affiliates provide employment programs and assistance to job seekers with disabilities and work with employers to improve the recruitment and retention of persons with disabilities in the workforce. People with disabilities have made great strides in the workforce; however, there is still a long … Continued
Children with disabilities aged infant to 21 are entitled to educational services under the federally mandated Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). which ensures that all children with disabilities have available to them a “free appropriate public education” that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for … Continued
When an infant or young child is diagnosed with a disability, the family’s lives are changed forever. Confronting and living with the challenges brought about by disability requires families to draw upon strengths within themselves that they often did not think existed. Parents and families must adjust to a life different than they imagined. The … Continued
This portal is under construction but is intended to be a password protected section of UCP National’s website that will serve as a resource library for UCP Affiliates.
Financial Information UCP Public Disclosure of Applications for Tax Exemption, Annual Reports, and Annual Information Returns In accordance with the 1999 Amendments to 26 CFR Parts 301 and 602, which require public charities to make available to the public copies of their exemption application (Form 1023) and their three most recent annual information returns (Form … Continued
Armando Contreras President & Chief Executive Officer Biography acontreras@ucp.org Anita Porco Vice President of Affiliate Network Biography aporco@ucp.org Michael Ludgardo Manager of Development Biography mludgardo@ucp.org Alexis Sanchez Business Operations Administrator asanchez@ucp.org Biography (Coming Soon) See How You Help People To Live Life Without Limits! Donate Now
Mission To be the indispensable resource for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities. It's a civil rights movement The UCP network has helped millions of people live life without limits, dream different dreams and change the paradigm of care and standard of living for people with a spectrum of … Continued
Elsevier and the College Of Direct Support Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has entered into an agreement with United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) to offer the College of Direct Support online education and training, included in the DirectCourse curricula portfolio, at a discounted rate for UCP affiliates in … Continued
BENEFITS OF AFFILIATION UCP Affiliates are leaders in providing innovative programs and services to more than 176,000 children and adults with disabilities every day. Our volunteers are engaged ambassadors helping us fulfill our mission to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. As one of the nation’s … Continued
Vehicle Donations Through Melwood's Charity Car Donation Center, a non-profit agency, affiliates earn money from donated vehicles. Melwood has provided job training and employment for more than 2,000 individuals with disabilities since 1963. How Does The Partnership Work? Affiliates promote the Vehicle Donation Program in their area. Interested persons complete the online form, and Melwood takes … Continued
UCP Affiliates are leaders in their communities providing innovative programs and services every day for more than 154,049 children and adults with disabilities on an annual basis. Each Affiliate is a separate 501(c)3 organization with its own leadership and Board of Directors. By becoming an affiliate of UCP, you join 56 domestic affiliates and 2 … Continued
UCP's Annual Reports United Cerebral Palsy provides annual reports to its key stakeholders and the general public to highlight its activities and achievements. We are proud to share the selected reports to you as a sign of your public trust in the work that we do on behalf of people with disabilities. 2014 UCP Report … Continued
Financial Information UCP Public Disclosure of Applications for Tax Exemption, Annual Reports, and Annual Information Returns In accordance with the 1999 Amendments to 26 CFR Parts 301 and 602, which require public charities to make available to the public copies of their exemption application (Form 1023) and their three most recent annual information returns (Form … Continued
Affiliate Network UCP Affiliates provide services such as housing, physical therapy, assistive technology training, early intervention services, individual and family support, social and recreational programs, community living, state and local referrals, employment, employment assistance and advocacy. If there is no UCP affiliate in your area and you would welcome the services provided by our affiliates, … Continued
History of UCP United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) may be one of the largest health nonprofits in the U.S. today, but that was not the case in 1949. In the 1940s, there were not many options for families of and people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Faced with fear and a lack of understanding by … Continued
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Careers at UCP Interested in working for UCP? See below for exciting opportunities across the United States. Director of Institutional Giving UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago Executive Director United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Alabama Marketing Internship United Cerebral Palsy, Inc.
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United Cerebral Palsy is here to help individuals and families connect to the resources and the services they need and deserve! Our Resource Guide is just the right navigation tool to help you find the answers to the many questions you may have about disabilities and services available in your community. Just follow the links … Continued
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Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilitie
This month’s featured nonprofit is the United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida. UCP has hosted an Evening at the Palace gala locally for 25 years to raise money for its efforts.
Sesame Place, which is based on the popular children’s TV show Sesame Street, was granted the award after its staff completed training on autism sensitivity and awareness.
