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October 5, 2012
by: Renee Canfield
Building an Inclusive Workforce
Put simply, in the framework of our American society, work is fundamental to identity. It means so much more than a paycheck: it offers purpose and the opportunity to lead a more independent, self-directed life. But the importance of work […]
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March 8, 2012
by: OakLeaf Services Contributor
Disability Awareness on the LCCC Campus
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This month all of us at UCP and throughout the nation are celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of individuals with disabilities in our communities. This is the first year for the Project SEARCH site […]
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October 26, 2011
by: Renee Canfield
Finding the Right Fit
As we have discussed before, the employment programs at UCP operate under a presumption of employability. This is the understanding that there is meaningful work available for every individual that wants to work and that every individual deserves the opportunity […]
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October 19, 2011
by: Renee Canfield
Work is Possible!
People with disabilities represent the single largest minority group seeking employment in today’s market place. Unemployment and poverty, monumental obstacles of their own accord, often accompany other challenges for individuals with disabilities. UCP Community Employment Program operates under a presumption […]
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October 12, 2011
by: Renee Canfield
It’s What an Employee CAN Do That is Important!
Every day, people with disabilities can and do add value to America’s workplaces. However, in both good economic times and bad, people with disabilities have far fewer job opportunities than the general population. By fostering a culture of diversity, or […]
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