• October 9, 2014

    by: Emily Hastings

    “Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” Report

    In light of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, UCP of Greater Cleveland would like to share a groundbreaking report by the Institute for Corporate Productivity, “Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.” This 2014 study reports measurable and observable business […]

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  • September 5, 2014

    by: Emily Hastings

    What has UCP of Greater Cleveland done for you? – Kelly Alexander

    This week’s blog post is from Kelly Alexander, a Vocational Services client who works at the Oatey Company. Kelly is responsible for counting product, placing the appropriate amount in shipping boxes, packaging and labeling. She also assists clients at times. […]

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  • June 17, 2014

    by: Emily Hastings

    The benefits of hiring employees with disabilities: Opinion

    This week, thousands of gifted athletes from across the nation are showcasing their talents in New Jersey during the 2014 USA Games of the Special Olympics. Those talents — from the track to the pool, the gymnasium to the court […]

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  • May 12, 2014

    by: OakLeaf Services Contributor

    Project SEARCH – From High School to Employment

                            Project SEARCH is a program that prepares young adults with disabilities transitioning out of high school to become competitively employed upon graduation. In order to prepare for the […]

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  • October 18, 2013

    by: Renee Canfield

    All in a Day’s Work – The Role of a Job Coach

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and UCP has been spending a lot of time this month on social media and in our face-to-face conversations talking about employing individuals with disabilities. But truly, those of us at UCP of […]

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