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. UCP was founded in 1949 by future ABC chairman Leonard Goldenson and his wife Isabel, and Jack and Ethel Hausman. UCP pioneered the use of fundraising telethons. [1]
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, and the provision of services.
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See also
Scope, a similar charitable organization in the United Kingdom.
Ticket to Work Program The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program
External links
- United Cerebral Palsy Official site.
References
External links
- Herald and Review, March 4, 2008 Celebrity dance partners step out to aid United Cerebral Palsy
- KPHO Television News, March 27, 2008 – Copper Thieves Hit Cerebral Palsy Facility. 'Loss Of Therapy Troubling,' Official Says
- The Desert Sun, March 18, 2008 – United Cerebral Palsy Dennis James Center closed after investigation. Code violations found at facility following drowning of 5-year-old girl
- The New York Times, Saturday, November 20, 1954. United Cerebral Palsy Reports Increase In Research Funds, Topping $500,000
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