UCP of Central Ohio

UCP of Central Ohio invites you to participate in the Challenger 2010 Football Competition

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UCP of Central Ohio artists showcase talents at Accessible Expressions Ohio 2010

Artists from United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Ohio continue to display their talents at local art shows.The artwork of four UCP participants was on display at the Accessible Expressions Ohio 2010 art exhibition and awards ceremony, held Feb. 20th at the Westerville Community Center. UCP artist Charlotte M. gained honors at the event, capturing first place in the Professional Division. Other UCP artists whose artwork was selected include Susann R., Robert, and Jim F. Sponsored by VSA Arts of Ohio, 113 pieces of art by 97 artists from across the state were accepted into this traveling exhibition, which will be divided and toured around sites throughout Ohio in 2010. Sales of artwork were encouraged at the opening and throughout the tour.

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Officers elected into Consumer Council for 2010

Four new officers were voted onto UCP of Central Ohio’s 2010 Consumer Council. These officers were nominated by the participants who attend UCP.

President - Charlotte M

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UCP partners with Buckeye Military Moms chapter of Blue Star Mothers to support our Troops

You’d be surprised how many items will fit in a box when preparing a care package for the troops overseas. The Chapter President of the Buckeye Military Moms chapter of the Blue Star Mothers, Trina Dunlap, invited UCP of Central Ohio to be part of a Packing Party on Saturday, October 3, 2009. UCP sold OSU Buckeye bears and Brutus holiday stockings to include in the packages with a portion of the proceeds benefitting both organizations.

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A Brown Bag Lunchtime Info Session for Domestic Violence and Disablility Service Providers

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Please join United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Ohio and Action Ohio on Monday, November 2nd for a Brownbag Lunchtime Information Session for domestic violence and disability service providers.  The event features special guests Carolyn Knight from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and Donna Foster-Sillanpaa from the Ohio Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities. After the presentations, the focus will be on networking and sharing information for possible collaboration.

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Help UCP of Central Ohio “Disable the Label!”

Ohio is the newest state to adopt the “Disable the Label” campaign - dropping “mental retardation” from the names of state run services.  Recently, the Ohio Senate Bill 79, was passed to “Disable the Label” of mental retardation. It was agreed that the term “mental retardation” has been hurtful to people with disabilities and long been overdue for a name change.  The opportunity now presents itself to re-educate the public as to what developmental disabilities include.

“Mental Retardation” will no longer be used to describe state run services for the developmentally disabled.  The signing of Senate Bill 79 will also affect the names of all 88 country boards of mental retardation and developmental disabilities (M.R.D.D.).  The Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities will officially change their name in October. Thereafter the agency will be known as the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities or D.O.D.D.

Please spread the word with the new “Disable the Label” campaign. For more information on the program, please visit 
www. Publicimagenetwork.org/Disable_the_Label.htm

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State Auto Spends a Day Volunteering at UCP of Central Ohio

  Five volunteers from State Auto donated their time and talents to UCP of Central Ohio in an effort to brighten the environment of the Sensory Room, one of several programs rooms designed for adults with disabilities and aging conditions. At UCP, the Sensory Room serves as a place for activity, laughter, and program assistance for developmentally disabled individuals. The Sensory Room includes a smaller Multi-Sensory Room which is designed to include black or white walls, comfortable furniture, black lighting, soft music, aromas, and tactile stimulation which create a pleasant and attractively lit room. By utilizing the Multi-Sensory Room, participants with cognitive disabilities have a place to relax and interact with an intriguing environment while stimulating their senses.

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