June 25, 2015

by: Emily Hastings

To the Embarrassed Parent of the Child Pointing at My Daughter

As we enter the playground area, your child immediately points to mine, calling loudly “Mom, look at HER!” You quickly hush him, calling him to you to quietly reprimand him. You’re at the end of the same grocery store aisle when […]

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June 19, 2015

by: Blackbird

2014 Annual Report is Released

UCP of Greater Cleveland is pleased to present our 2014 Annual Report.  The report was released on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the 65th Annual Meeting of UCP of Greater Cleveland.

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June 3, 2015

by: Renee Canfield

ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration!

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, […]

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May 28, 2015

by: Emily Hastings

Benjamin Cox – Boots Fisher Memorial Award Winner 2015

Every year, UCP of Greater Cleveland honors one client from each department who has made significant gains in community integration during the past year. These accolades, called the Boots Fisher Memorial Awards, are named after Elaine “Boots” Fisher, who is […]

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May 15, 2015

by: Emily Hastings

UCP Summer Internship Programs

UCP of Greater Cleveland’s summer internship programs are fast approaching! During the months of June, July and August, transition-age high school students with disabilities work with UCP staff to learn various vocational skills and appropriate work behaviors. Through these programs, […]

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