April 19, 2017

by: Emily Hastings

Disability Spotlight: Cerebral Palsy

Each month we will feature a different disability represented at UCP of Greater Cleveland. This month we are featuring cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy (CP) is not a disease; it is a condition that is caused by a brain injury or […]

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April 12, 2017

by: Christine Mencini

“Did You Know?” Occupational Therapy (OT) Facts

The role of occupational therapy, as defined by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), is to “help people of all ages participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).” LeafBridge […]

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April 3, 2017

by: Guest Contributor

Team Jacob at the Race to Empower

This week’s blog was written by Katie Ball, mom of 5-year-old Jacob. Last year was Team Jacob’s first time participating in the Race to Empower, and they are already training for this year’s race on May 7, 2017. Jacob started […]

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March 31, 2017

by: Emily Hastings

UCP Clients Volunteer at MedWish International

As National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month draws to a close today, we would like to recognize a group of clients from UCP of Greater Cleveland that recently started volunteering every other week at MedWish International in the Skill Building Program. […]

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March 24, 2017

by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

Person Centered Planning for OakLeaf Day Services

This month’s expert article was written by Stephen R. Molchan, LSW, OakLeaf Day Services Manager. There are many buzz words in the field of intellectual disabilities used by professionals, policy makers and care providers. One that keeps reappearing in popularity […]

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