Our mission: Life without limits for people with disabilities.
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Local Advisory Councils
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[Topics without links are planned for the future. For more information about those topics, see the contact information at the bottom of this page.]
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United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan
Project is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan is a non-profit advocacy organization that works for the productivity, independence and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
What does UCP Michigan do?
UCP Michigan believes that every person with a disability has a right to be
a full member of his or her community. UCP Michigan knows that people with
disabilities and their families will have to work hard to get the services
they need, and that parents of children with cerebral palsy need information
and support as they search for answers and services. UCP wants to be there
for parents of children with cerebral palsy and for people with disabilities
when they need information about their rights and about how to go about
getting the services and equipment they need.
Who will UCP Michigan help?
UCP Michigan has a great deal of knowledge about cerebral palsy and about
the rights of and services available to people with cerebral palsy and other
disabilities. Anyone with cerebral palsy or another disability can call UCP
for assistance. People with cerebral palsy and other disabilities often need
information, advice and referrals to agencies that provide services and
supports to people with disabilities.
UCP provides:
- Up-to-date information about the latest research on the causes and treatment of cerebral palsy
- Strategies for independence of people with cerebral palsy
- Information about housing, special education, employment, technology and equipment, public benefits, and many other subjects
- Information about laws and other government actions on disability issues names and numbers of where to go for services
Written materials:
UCP finds the latest articles, books and research about cerebral palsy and
the rights of people with disabilities and makes them available to people
who want them. We also publish a quarterly newsletter for people interested
in cerebral palsy and the rights of people with disabilities.
Speakers:
UCP's experienced trainers can speak in your town about cerebral palsy,
disabilities or disability rights, and services available for people with
disabilities. If you want a speaker, call.
Research:
UCP Michigan contributes to the national UCP organization, whose Research
Foundation researches the causes and treatments of cerebral palsy and
related topics.
Government Advocacy:
UCP Michigan works with the Michigan Legislature and state government to
make sure new laws and policies incorporate the needs of people with
cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
For more information
about United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan contact Glenn Ashley
United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan, 4970 Northwind Dr, Suite 102, East
Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517 203-1200 Fax: 517 203-1203
Email: ashley@ UCPMichigan.org