Category: Family Support

Wonder Movie Night

11/22/2017

Hey, did you go see the movie, Wonder, on opening weekend and raise money for UCP?

A bunch of UCP moms did, and had a great time. Thanks, UCP moms!

UCP's First-Ever "Mini" Conference Was a Hit!

10/26/2017

This October, UCP held our first-ever “Mini” Family Conference—a one-day conference designed for families who experience cerebral palsy.

We’re pleased to report that the Mini Conference was a hit! Attendees said that it was, “absolutely wonderful and extremely informative,” “just the right size,” and that they “felt very included and together.”

have you registered for the 2017 family conference?

9/25/2017

UCP normally has a Family Conference every two years. This year, though, we’re having a special extra “Mini” Conference on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from 9am-4:30pm in Salem.

“It’s designed for parents who are raising a child who experiences cerebral palsy…although all five workshops are relevant for parents raising a child with any disability!

At the “My Child’s Life Care Notebook” session, you’ll learn how to keep track of your child’s school and medical records using a special (free!) notebook. You’ll be able to get life planning off the back burner at our “Life Care Planning/ABLE Act” session. And you’ll learn how to navigate and appeal insurance decisions at our “Healthcare/Insurance Advocacy & Funding Resources” session.

Find out more here.

Enjoy the "Unofficial" video of this year's walk, Roll 'n' Run!

9/19/2017

The 2017 Walk, Roll 'n' Run Was Fantastic!

9/17/2017

Thank you to the sponsors, participants, and supporters of this year's Walk, Roll 'n' Run! Together we raised more than $90,000 for UCP Family Support.

Fundraising is open through September 30, so if you haven't donated yet, please help us reach our $100,000 goal! To donate, visit the event's website.

Jeffrey's Life-Changing Device

5/26/2016

Last June, UCP had the pleasure of giving out almost $40,000 in “Family Grants” to UCP families who use our Family Support Department’s services.

We were able to assist over 40 families, paying for all sorts of equipment and therapy services, including adaptive strollers, intensive therapy, communication devices, and more.

We also paid for a stander for Jeffrey, which you’ll get to read about below, in the words of his family.

The 2014 Family Conference Was Great!

11/17/2014

The 16th Family Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities was a roaring success. Nearly 150 parents, self-advocates, vendors, presenters, and UCP staff members came together for two days of speakers, workshops, and connections.