March 7, 2013

by: Renee Canfield

The “Special Needs Kid”

In 1987 President Ronald Regan signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring the month of March National Developmental Disabilities Awareness. The proclamation urged all Americans to encourage and promote opportunities to help individuals with developmental disabilities lead productive lives achieving full potential. […]

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January 9, 2013

by: Renee Canfield

Setting Goals in 2013

Every year as we celebrate the New Year on January 1st, millions of people around the world set New Year’s Resolutions–lose weight, eat healthy, focus on self-care or contribute more to our retirement.  Some set resolutions just for fun or […]

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December 6, 2012

by: Renee Canfield

The Connection

I really love the winter holiday season. I love the excitement of my children as we look at holiday lights around the neighborhood, as they put together their lists for Santa and decide which neighbor we will leave a special […]

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November 30, 2012

by: LeafBridge Services Contributor

The Team Approach

Children’s Services at UCP of Greater Cleveland is based on a whole child approach that promotes the participation of a wide range of professionals and family members to meet the needs of the child. UCP therapists working together exemplifies a […]

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November 14, 2012

by: Renee Canfield

Living Independently

UCP of Greater Cleveland is dedicated to the belief that adults with developmental disabilities should be able to live a full life in the least restrictive living environment of their choice. Through our Independent Living Program (ILP), UCP of Greater […]

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