The United Cerebral Palsy Association Aims To Improve Quality Of Life For People With Disabilities

 

United Cerebral Palsy was founded in the 1940s when there was a general lack of understanding about cerebral palsey among both the public and the medical community.  There were few services available to help persons with disabilities lead full lives.  Now UCP affiliates provide direct services to over 30,000 people with disabilities of all ages, through a range of programs offering therapy and training among other things. 

 

United Cerebral Palsy helps people with any kind of disability.  In fact 65% of people served by their programs don’t have cerebal palsy.  UCP uses its funds efficiently, with on average 85% or its revenues going directly to programs.  This charity can provide a large amount of information on cerebral palsy and other types of disability.  UCP is an advocate for the equal rights of people with disabilities in all areas of society.