Hello, UCP community! We're excited to officially welcome Chelly Perez-Lopez as the new Director of UCP Connections. We'd also like to thank Tara Coen for her leadership and dedication to UCP Oregon, and wish her all the best in her next chapter. Many of you already know Chelly, who has been part of the UCP Oregon team since 2013. They began in our Supported Living program before moving into our brokerages, first as a Personal Agent at UCP Connections and later as a Lead Personal Agent at UCP Mentors. Before joining UCP Oregon, Chelly worked as a Case Manager for the State of Oregon. They hold a bachelor's degree in Sociology. Chelly is dedicated to furthering UCP Oregon's values, with a strong commitment to community inclusion and empowerment. Outside of work, Chelly enjoys spending time outdoors, crafting, and trying new things. Please join us in congratulating Chelly on their new role! Chelly officially begins as Director of UCP Connections on August 1, 2026. 
🌶️ Do you love chili? Do you love cooking competitions? Want to help raise money for a fellow disability advocacy group here in Oregon?🌶️
If the answer is yes, you might enjoy an event hosted by Advocates for Disability Supports this August! Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Event:
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July is Disability Pride Month—and this year marks 36 years since the ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. That fight didn't end in 1990, and it's not finished now. Pride, to us, means the customers we support living independently, working, and pursuing their goals. Pride means being an essential part of the community. Pride means that every disability story and experience is valid and important--no matter what it looks like. Here's to the people who came before, and the work still ahead. Here's to all of us! |