United Cerebral Palsy
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), sometimes known as United Cerebral Palsy Associations, is a network of affiliated groups in the United States which works to "advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities" (from UCP's mission statement), including people with cerebral palsy. It was founded in 1949.
In addition to raising money for services and research, UCP also engages in public policy advocacy, including promoting the right of people with a disability to vote.
UCP also provides a number of programs which encourage individuals with disabilities to be proactive in the direction of their own lives. An excellent example of this is the PCA Program asministered by the office in Watertown, MA. Thought the PCA program, consumers with disabilities are able to take control of their personal care program, hiring, scheduling, training and evaluating their own employees.
[edit] See also
- Scope, a similar charitable organization in the United Kingdom.
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