Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Lives Through Disability Advocacy
Since 1949, United Cerebral Palsy has been dedicated to creating a world where people with disabilities can live life without limits. Our network of affiliates and partners works tirelessly through advocacy, research, education, and comprehensive resources to promote inclusion, independence, and opportunity for all individuals with disabilities. We provide critical support services, including assistive technology, employment programs, and healthcare resources, tailored to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Our commitment to equity in public policy ensures we remain a powerful voice for disability rights at local, state, and national levels. Through innovative research initiatives, we advance clinical understanding and improve outcomes for people living with cerebral palsy and related conditions.Our professional learning series offers quarterly webinars on cerebral palsy-related topics, empowering caregivers and professionals with cutting-edge knowledge. With 56 affiliates nationwide, we serve over 160,000 individuals annually, having distributed more than $4.5 million for assistive technology in the past decade. Our resource directory connects users to disability-related programs, services, and equipment loans, while our information and referral service helps locate local support. We champion Medicaid access and advocate for policy reforms that enhance quality of life for people with disabilities. As a unified force for inclusion, United Cerebral Palsy continues to break barriers and create pathways to success for individuals of all abilities.
Services
Disability Advocacy
Research Grants
Resource Directory
Professional Learning Series
Assistive Technology Funding
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We serve 160,000+ individuals annually through 56 nationwide affiliates
- We've distributed $4.5M+ for assistive technology in 10 years
- Our policy advocacy shapes disability rights legislation at all levels
- Quarterly professional learning series on cerebral palsy advancements
- Comprehensive resource directory connects users to local programs
Services
Disability Advocacy
We advocate for disability rights through legislative policy agendas and Medicaid access initiatives. Our advocacy efforts focus on inclusion, equity, and accessibility reforms. Our team works with policymakers to shape laws that improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
Assistive Technology Funding
Our program provides financial support for assistive technology devices and equipment loans. We've distributed over $4.5 million in the past decade to help individuals access mobility aids, communication devices, and adaptive tools. This funding improves independence and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Professional Learning Series
We offer quarterly webinars covering cerebral palsy research and best practices. These educational sessions provide continuing education credits for professionals while sharing cutting-edge advancements. Topics include clinical treatments, therapeutic interventions, and support strategies for caregivers.
Resource Directory
Our comprehensive database connects users to disability-related programs, equipment loans, and local support services. The online directory includes filters for adaptive athletics, employment services, and healthcare providers. Users can submit requests for personalized resource matching.
Research Grants
We fund innovative research projects that advance cerebral palsy understanding and treatment. Our grants support clinical trials, data analysis, and evidence-based practice development. Recent studies have improved movement disorder assessments and employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
Questions
What services does United Cerebral Palsy offer?
We provide disability advocacy, assistive technology funding, research grants, professional education, and connect individuals to local support services through our affiliate network.
How can I find local disability resources?
Use our online affiliate locator or resource directory to connect with programs and services in your area.
Does UCP support cerebral palsy research?
Yes, we fund clinical research projects and host quarterly webinars on cerebral palsy advancements through our Professional Learning Series.
What policy issues does UCP advocate for?
We champion Medicaid access, disability rights legislation, and policy reforms that promote inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities.
How can I request assistive technology funding?
Contact your local UCP affiliate to explore equipment loan programs and grant opportunities for assistive technology.
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