• June 8, 2011

    by: Renee Canfield

    Being a Good Advocate

    The UCP community believes that every individual has the right to be as independent and productive as possible.  We believe that all people have the right to experience life at its fullest and participate as a part of their community.  Often times, making this a […]

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  • June 1, 2011

    by: Renee Canfield

    Making a Difference

    During the week of May 23rd, UCP had the privilege of hosting a group of Hawken Middle School eighth grade volunteers.  The group was here for three days completing a mural with the adult clients and participating in social activities […]

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  • May 25, 2011

    by: Renee Canfield

    Planning Ahead for a Restful Vacation

    Summer vacation season is almost upon us and with it brings planning for children and adult camps, group outings, family reunions and vacations.  If you are planning to go out of town this summer, either alone or with family, here are […]

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  • May 18, 2011

    by: Client Contributor

    Skating for Gold

    The following post is from Sharita, a UCP Community Employment Program client placed at the PNC Operations supported employment worksite. Sharita has been working at PNC Operations for a little over a year in the Image Retrival Department completing document processing […]

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  • May 11, 2011

    by: LeafBridge Services Contributor

    Motivations for Physical Activity

    It is well known that physical activity and exercise is beneficial to our bodies: heart and lungs, muscles, bones and joints, brain and GI system.  Like adults, children need exercise too. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity […]

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