UCP is about Ability.
Embracing children. Empowering adults.
UCP of Greater Cleveland serves children and adults with a broad range of disabilities through two Centers of Excellence: LeafBridge for Children and OakLeaf for Adults.
in the spotlight
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Charlie is a charming five-year-old who is the definition of a social butterfly; he is quick to make new friends and always introduces himself to be sure people will remember his name. Although he doesn’t know it, he is completely […]
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news & events
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July 18, 2018
Plastic straw bans prompt questions, concern for people with disabilities
The News 5 Cleveland segment below discusses how the plastic straw ban can affect individuals with disabilities. Featured in this piece is Meghan Mingee, LeafBridge Speech Language Pathologists, and Nichole McCarthy, a mom of one of our LeafBridge clients.
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July 12, 2018
‘Disabled People Are Not Part of the Conversation.’ Advocates Speak Out Against Plastic Straw Bans
Some disabled rights advocates are speaking out against an emerging trend of restaurants and other companies phasing out the use of plastic straws with drink orders, arguing that the alternatives can be inadequate for customers with various disabilities. Plastic straws […]
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July 3, 2018
Holiday Closures
UCP of Greater Cleveland’s administrative offices and programs at the main Wolstein building, Westlake location and Highland Hills location will be closed for the 4th of July holiday on Wednesday, July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday!
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