 MoMA Museum Program Partners with UCP of NYC
This year UCP of NYC embarked upon a partnership with the Museum of Modern Art’s community outreach and education program. The program curriculum, led by a MoMA museum educator, uses art historical lessons to create a basis for hands on studio arts creation.
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 Santa Project Success
UCP of NYC’s Santa Project was successful once again thanks to the support of donors, corporate sponsors, and various party hosts. All support for the Santa Project helps us deliver great programming and holiday cheer to the families we serve, making the season brighter for everyone.
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 UCP of NYC Awarded Volunteer Recognition by Meals on Wheels
Earlier this month, Meals on Wheels of Staten Island honored volunteers from UCP of NYC programs with the Alex Inserra Community Service Award. For UCP of NYC program participants, volunteering with Meals on Wheels is more than serving the community, it is also job training.
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 UCP of NYC's Doug Whitman Makes a Difference in Africa
Doug Whitman, an occupational therapist, who works as an adaptive equipment specialist at UCP of NYC, recently returned from a trip to Africa with affiliate UCP of LA’s Wheels for Humanity where he hand fitted children and adults to refurbished wheelchairs.
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 Healthlink for nurses
UCP of NYC received a 3 year grant from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to develop and field-test a curriculum for nursing students and nurses, specifically designed to educate health professionals about the needs of children and adults who are medically fragile.
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 The Santa Project – Gearing up for the Holidays!
The Santa Project enables supporters to customize a way to “give and give back” to those in need during the holidays.
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 Dr. Raj Capoor presenter at Columbia CP Center Conference
UCP of NYC’s Medical Director of Article 16 Clinics, was a guest speaker for Columbia Cerebral Palsy Center’s Bridging Care for People with Cerebral Palsy conference.
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 Ribbon Cutting for New Harlem Program
UCP of NYC recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception for its newest state-of-the-art habilitative health and educational program center for individuals with disabilities.
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 A UCP of NYC Love Story: Wedding Bells Ring, Again
A recent New York Times article featured a moving story of love and commitment between two individuals with Cerebral Palsy. These kind of stories are not unfamiliar to UCP of NYC or to couples like the Cantors.
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 UCP of NYC Employees Recognized at CP State Conference
Four UCP of NYC employees were recognized for their extraordinary service at the 2011 Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Conference held October 24th – 26th, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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 Alexander Middleton Wins 2011 AAIDD Innovation Hero Award
UCP of NYC’s Alexander Middleton, Habilitation Specialist for the Science Resource Center at 154th Street, is the winner of the AAIDD, Region X, 2011 Innovation Hero Award.
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 UCP of NYC Celebrates Direct Support Professionals
September was designated Direct Support Professionals and Building Services Staff Recognition Month at UCP of NYC. Through parties, raffles, games and awards the entire agency celebrated the contributions of our Direct Support Professionals and Building Services staff.
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 UCP of NYC Honors Retirees and Employees Celebrating 20 Years of Service
UCP of NYC recently hosted its annual luncheon to recognize the contributions of employees retiring as well as those who have worked for the agency for twenty years.
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 Maintenance and Building Services Team Celebration: Many Jobs Well Done!
UCP of NYC leaders Celia Solomita, Ken Pratt and Millie Arce held a special dinner for the Maintenance and Building Services team to thank them for all of their hard work this year.
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 UCP of NYC Awarded 3 Year CARF Accreditation
UCP of NYC has received accreditation for a period of three years by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for its Community and Employment Services, including Day Habilitation, Residential, In-Home and Freestanding Respite, Medicaid Service Coordination, and Supported Employment Programs.
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 Irene... Good Night!
On August 26th while NYC streets bustled with people purchasing holdover supplies for the coming storm Irene, UCP of NYC staff and consumers prepared to evacuate several residential sites in search of higher ground.
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 UCP of NYC Artist Wins Statewide Art Contest
Robin Gray, representing UCP of New York City has been chosen as Artist of the Year by Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State.
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 UCP of NYC's Amy Bittinger Speaks at Self Advocacy Association of New York State's 25th Anniversary Conference
The Self Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS) recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the organization's annual conference. UCP of NYC's Director of Family Support Services, Amy Bittinger presented a history of the early days at SANYS to the conference audience.
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 23rd Street Lobby Redesign
Take a moment to stop by and check out the terrific new face on our 23rd street location. Not only does the space attract interest from passersby, it highlights our service offerings and showcases many of our assistive technology tools.
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 Lawrence Avenue Gets Greener
This May, 175 Lawrence Avenue successfully completed a significant installation of solar energy panels.
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 Techworks To Go!
The TechWorks to Go van delivers our assistive technology offerings to the elderly, children not already in our programs, people with visual and hearing impairments, veterans, individuals with traumatic brain injuries, patients recovering from strokes and more.
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 Universal Pre-K opening
It is our pleasure to announce that UCP of NYC is offering free integrated half day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island.
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 10th Annual Golf Tournament and Celebrity Dinner
The popular tournament attracted over 200 golfers for a fun day of golf, entertainment, and to support the vital programs of UCP of NYC.
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 Eric Coull Throws the First Pitch at Citi field
Eric Coull, an avid Mets fan with cerebral palsy and one of the first people in New York to use a computerized synthetic voice to communicate, threw out the first pitch at a Mets-Marlins game at Citi Field.
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 UCP of NYC Hosts Family Connect Conference
On Friday, June 10th, UCP of NYC hosted its first FamilyConnect Conference at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in Manhattan.
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 NYC gallery features UCP of NYC artists
Roosevelt Island Exhibit Features Work by Artists with disabilites representing CP of NYS Affiliates.
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 Staten Island Program Participants Protest Closing of Firehouse
Individuals from UCP of NYC's Staten Island Day Habilitation, Supported Employment and Children’s Programs protested the closing of Staten Island Fire Engine House 157.
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 Team UCP Races for Hope and Possibility
On Sunday, June 26th, Team UCP participated in the 2011 Achilles Hope & Possibility Race in Central Park.
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 Edward Matthews Appointed to People first Steering Committee
CEO of UCP of NYC, Edward Matthews, has been appointed to the NY State OPWDD People First Waiver Steering Committee.
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 NY1 Reports on Increase in Disability Diagnoses
Last week, NY1 visited UCP of NYC to report on the increase in diagnoses of developmental disabilities. UCP of NYC's Dr. Jon Michnovicz M.D. and Marianne Giordano, Director of Education shared their insights.
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 2011 Women Who Care
Last week marked the 10th anniversary of UCP of NYC's Women Who Care Luncheon. The sold out event welcomed over 600 attendees making this annual tradition a huge success.
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 UCP of NYC Artists Display Works at Port Authority
Artworks created by UCP of NYC artists were selected by jury for the show and featured prominently in the exhibition.
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 Wall Street Journal Covers UCP of NYC Benefit Gala
When supporters of UCP of NYC gathered for a 1920's themed fundraiser at Fino Ristorante the Wall Street Journal was there to cover the story.
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 Silent Scream: the Story of my Life
Gerald Johnson, Day Program participant at UCP of NYC has just completed the massive undertaking of writing his autobiography, Silent Scream: The Story of My Life.
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 Self Advocates Achieve New Office
On February 23, 2011 the Self-Advocacy Association of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP) was sworn into office.
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 Ed Matthews Appointed to Medicaid Redesign Team
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently appointed UCP of NYC CEO, Edward R. Matthews to his 27 person Medicaid Redesign Team.
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