• June 24, 2016

    by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

    The Employment First Initiative

    This month’s expert article was written by our Activities and Training Manager Amy Vedova. Amy has been an activity professional for over 15 years specializing in adult day programs and long term care. Employment First is a national movement to […]

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  • April 22, 2016

    by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

    Michael

    In April 2015, UCP of Greater Cleveland was contacted by the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities and asked to meet with a very special young man named Michael, who was hoping to find a way to follow his life […]

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  • October 20, 2014

    by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

    Advantages Of Hiring A Person With A Disability – UCP Site Supervisor Perspective

    This week’s blog post was written by Mary Ellen Rhein, the Supported Employment Site Supervisor at PNC Bank. Mary Ellen shares her perspective on working with people with disabilities, and what they contribute to the company. I began to work […]

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  • May 21, 2014

    by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

    Transition Services

    Beyond Project SEARCH, UCP of Greater Cleveland has now expanded its transition services to Summer Work Experiences. UCP partners with both the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and for the first time this year will be hosting three programs […]

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  • May 12, 2014

    by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

    Project SEARCH – From High School to Employment

                            Project SEARCH is a program that prepares young adults with disabilities transitioning out of high school to become competitively employed upon graduation. In order to prepare for the […]

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