UCP of Central Ohio

6 High School Students with Disabilities Spend an Educational and Fun-filled Week at UCP Camp

Whether spending the day on a golf course playing adaptive golf, or stepping onto the practice field during a tour of OSU’s Woody Hayes Athletic Complex, 6 high school students with disabilities enjoyed a fun-filled week at U.C.P. Camp (U Can Play Camp) July 19-23, 2010. The purpose of the day-camp was to give the students an opportunity to learn about ways to integrate physical fitness and healthy choices into their lives. The activities also helped the campers to master a new skill and explore their creativity through arts and crafts.

Read more about 6 High School Students with Disabilities Spend an Educational and Fun-filled Week at UCP Camp

Two of UCP’s Artists Selected to Help Create Mural to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

Charlotte McGraw and Suzanne Rhodes, two of UCP’s artists, were selected to help create a mural to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The mural was unveiled at 11:45am on Monday, July 26, 2010 at the Ohio Statehouse.

Read more about Two of UCP’s Artists Selected to Help Create Mural to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

Eye-Catching Create-a-Benches Hard to Miss at Westerville Music and Arts Festival!

No, you aren’t seeing things. That IS a koala hanging out at Heritage Park at the Westerville Music and Arts Festival. You’re seeing a koala bench, one of ten Create-a-Benches designed by the staff and participants at United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Ohio. If you were walking along the art exhibits you may have spotted a red sports car, a Volkswagen Beetle, or even a giant rubber-ducky bench! These daring, yet functional creations are a product of UCP’s Create-a-Bench program. These artistically painted benches were on display throughout the weekend and proved to be a resting place and conversation piece for children and adults.

Read more about Eye-Catching Create-a-Benches Hard to Miss at Westerville Music and Arts Festival!

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Ohio’s 11th Anniversary “People of Promise” Golf Outing Raises $40,000!

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Ohio recently hosted their 11th Anniversary “People of Promise” Golf Outing at The Lakes Golf and Country Club, raising $40,000.00 to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and aging conditions. This year’s outing was a huge success with 130 golfers and nearly 150 businesses and corporations lending their support. The support of companies like BMC Software, Nationwide, and AEP help make this annual event one of Central Ohio’s best.

Read more about United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Ohio’s 11th Anniversary “People of Promise” Golf Outing Raises $40,000!

Licking County Citizens for Seniors

SAVE THE DATE!!

Licking County Citizens for Seniors
Ice Cream Social

When: August 19th , 4 pm to 8 pm
At
LCAP
745 East Main Street
Newark, Ohio

Read more about Licking County Citizens for Seniors

Deloitte Employees Spend A Day Volunteering at UCP of Central Ohio for 11th Annual DELOITTE IMPACT DAY of Community Service.

On Friday, June 11th, twenty-five employees from Deloitte walked through the front door in their bright blue volunteer T-shirts, excited to spend the day at UCP of Central Ohio. UCP was thrilled to be selected as one of the agencies that benefit from the volunteers’ time and talents. This day marks the fifth year for Deloitte’s tradition of visiting UCP to provide critical work to build up the agency’s facility and grounds, as well as spend quality time with our participants.

Read more about Deloitte Employees Spend A Day Volunteering at UCP of Central Ohio for 11th Annual DELOITTE IMPACT DAY of Community Service.

UCPs emergency preparedness featured on NBC 4 News

UCP of Central Ohio and Charlotte McGraw were featured on a news report by NBC 4 News on the topic of emergency preparedness for people with disabilities, in the wake of devastating floods in Tennessee.
Read on for more details about the news report and to watch a video clip of the news report.

Read more about UCPs emergency preparedness featured on NBC 4 News