March 8, 2012

by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

Disability Awareness on the LCCC Campus

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!  This month all of us at UCP and throughout the nation are celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of individuals with disabilities in our communities.  This is the first year for the Project SEARCH site […]

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February 10, 2012

by: Renee Canfield

Tri Kick-off Event is March 1st!

The Team UCP Kick-off Event is March 1, 2012 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Cleveland South.  Several fantastic vendors are lined up to attend and assist you with training and race preparation, including the Cleveland TRI Club, OHIO Masters Swim Club, […]

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February 6, 2012

by: Renee Canfield

Quality of Life

Quality of life is an entirely subjective experience, different from person to person and highly influenced by our personal circumstances. Despite the fact that it is not a concrete topic with a check list we can mark off until it […]

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January 25, 2012

by: Blackbird

A Mother’s Point of View

My son Daniel is 26 years old. He was born with a rare disorder called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) which causes multiple physical and mental disabilities. Daniel functions at about a one year old level and can’t walk or […]

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January 13, 2012

by: Renee Canfield

Seeking Respite

Caregiving is a demanding job and no one should be in the position of caregiver twenty-four/seven. Learning to seek out and ask for help is critical for both your health and well-being as well as for your loved one. Respite […]

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