UCP of Central Ohio

UCP of Central Ohio Awarded $ 38,920 Grant from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation!

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.

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UCP of Central Ohio Artist’s Works Featured in Fresh A.I.R. Gallery.

The Fresh A.I.R. Gallery in Columbus invites you to experience A Day in the Life of Charlottesville featuring original artwork by UCP of Central Ohio artist Charlotte McGraw. The exhibit will run through March 5th at 131 N. High Street in Columbus. Gallery hours are 8am-5:30pm Monday-Friday.

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2010 Ohio Youth leadership Forum is coming!

The Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is proud to announce that the 12th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) will be held in Columbus, Ohio from July 19-22, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Airport Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ohio Youth Leadership Forum empowers students with disabilities with leadership and advocacy skills. All high school juniors and seniors who have a disability are invited to apply for this exciting, interesting and empowering forum. The application deadline is February 12, 2010. Applications are available at gcpd.ohio.gov/YLF/delegates_info.asp.

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Recycle Your Electronic Devices for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio

Did you receive a new electronic device replacing an old one this holiday season? You can recycle it to benefit UCP! The Recycle for UCP program by BCS Recycling Specialists provides free collection boxes to affiliates and the public for electronic waste (e-waste) recycling of cell phones, PDAs, iPods, digital cameras and inkjet cartridges. For laptops, you can order a pre-paid FedEx label from www.scrapdr.com. Recycling is a wonderful way to empower UCP to further serve communities by offering a responsible way to handle e-waste.

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Annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness month Kickoff event

UCP of Central Ohio plans to attend the annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Kickoff event on March 4, 2010, 10 a.m. – noon in the Ohio Statehouse atrium. This high-energy event is an annual opportunity for organizations within Ohio's developmental disabilities community to raise public awareness of the many abilities that people with disabilities have. The 2009 theme, "Just Like You" continues in 2010, and focuses on peoples' similarities rather than differences, encouraging everyone to welcome people with disabilities into their communities.

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UCP of Central Ohio receives a generous gift from Heartland Bank's Holiday Auction!

Heartland Bank recently donated $715.00 to UCP of Central Ohio with monies raised at their Holiday Silent Auction. This gift will help UCP continue to provide programming and support services for people with disabilities and aging conditions in Central Ohio. UCP would like to thank Heartland Bank and Branch Manager, Herb Thorndal for their generous support.

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Reese Adult Day Center to Host 9th Annual Taste of Italy

Make plans to join the Reese Adult Day Center for the 9th Annual Taste of Italy on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Join us to celebrate the Reese Adult Day Center’s 10th Anniversary! The event is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Reese Adult Day Center, 123 South Third St. in Newark. The proceeds from this event will support programs and services for older adults with aging conditions and people with disabilities in Licking County. Tickets are $20.00 each

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