UCP of Central Ohio

UCP of Central Ohio was awarded a $38,920 grant from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation (the Foundation). This award will fund restroom improvements that will positively impact the personal care of people with disabilities and aging conditions who use the restrooms, improve the environment by decreasing odors and bacteria in the air, and improve working conditions for the staff.

Currently the restrooms meet the minimum standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but the restroom modifications will exceed those standards, increasing the overall safety and comfort of this vulnerable population. By December of 2010, UCP’s women’s and men’s ADA restrooms will be equipped with an HVAC system for heating and cooling capabilities and commercial-grade exhaust fans will replace the current fans for proper ventilation. This improvement will promote air circulation and decrease bathroom odors, and make it possible to maintain a comfortable room temperature. Additionally, the floors of the restrooms will be replaced.

UCP of Central Ohio would like to thank the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation for their generous support!

The mission of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations (the Foundations) is to improve the health and quality of life in the community through education, research, and service consistent with the principles and philosophy of osteopathic medicine. The Foundations advance this mission through a broad spectrum of funding awards, initiatives and funding methods. The Osteopathic Heritage Foundations recognize the significant responsibilities associated with the advancement and expansion of the science of osteopathic medicine and measurable improvements in the health and quality of life in central and southeastern Ohio.

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Submitted by vgopal on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:39pm.