July 8, 2016

by: Emily Hastings

Volunteer with Team UCP at the Cleveland Triathlon on July 31st!

                  UCP of Greater Cleveland coordinates the majority of volunteers for the Cleveland Triathlon, which takes places on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Volunteers not only ensure a smooth and successful race, but […]

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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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June 13, 2016

by: David Modic

How the Bellows Fund Helps to Improve our Clients’ Quality of Life

This week’s blog was written by David Modic, Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP)/ IT Administrator. David assists UCP of Greater Cleveland clients in obtaining assistive technology through a grant from the Bellows Fund. The Bellows Fund, managed by UCP National, is […]

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June 3, 2016

by: Guest Contributor

The Giving Back Group’s Harvest for Hunger Campaign Wrap-Up

  This week’s blog was written by Amy Hook, a client of UCP of Greater Cleveland who also works in UCP’s OakLeaf Services Department. Amy led our Giving Back Group’s Harvest for Hunger Campaign this year. The Giving Back Group […]

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May 20, 2016

by: Guest Contributor

Is it Legal to Shorten the School Day of a Student with a Disability?

Written by: Linda M. Gorczynski, Attorney at Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. In general, the length of a school day should be no different for a disabled student. Under certain specific circumstances though, an IEP team can agree to shorten […]

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