October 5, 2018

by: Emily Hastings

Shuffleboard Fundraiser – October 21

Join our Young Professionals Committee on October 21 for a Shuffleboard Fundraiser at Forest City Shuffleboard! We will also watch the Browns as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Tickets are $25 per person and include shuffleboard, pizza, wings, […]

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August 31, 2018

by: Emily Hastings

Holiday Closures

UCP of Greater Cleveland administrative offices and programs at the Wolstein, Westlake and Highland Hills locations will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day.

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August 16, 2018

by: Emily Hastings

“Around the World” Gala – September 15

UCP of Greater Cleveland is proud to present our fourth annual gala, which has a new theme: “Around the World” on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland. Join us for a spectacular night out, all while supporting […]

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July 18, 2018

by: Emily Hastings

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

by: Emily Hastings

‘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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