Individuals with disabilities deserve and desire maximum independence... with minimal interference in their day to day lives.

At UCP Central PA, we understand that.

We will work to equip you not only to live your life more independently, but to lead a fuller life. We can help you achieve greater independence in areas as varied as education, employment, housing, and social and recreational activities. To that end, we provide a comprehensive array of programs and services to thousands of individuals--from infants through seniors--with every conceivable type of disability or disorder.

Contrary to what our name would seem to imply, only four percent of the people we serve are diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

The remaining 96% have disabilities or conditions as far ranging as autism, blindness, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, speech and language delays, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer’s disease, intellectual disabilities, and many others.

What do all these people have in common? They have all turned to UCP to receive precisely the level of supports and services they need and want to live their lives on their terms.

Won’t you let UCP empower you... or someone you love... to experience life without limits?

UCP assures equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, disability, handicap, sexual preference, life style, political belief, union membership, limited English proficiency, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law.

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For us, “life without limits” is much more than a slogan...

UCP Central PA programs are funded, in part, by the community’s contribution to the United Way of the Capital Region and the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland Counties.

For more information about UCP programs and services, call:

Voice: 717-737-3477Toll-free: 800-998-4827

TTY: 717-737-0158Email: mainoffice@ucpcentralpa.org

Web: www.ucpcentralpa.org

Whether you were born with a disability, acquired a disability through illness, accident or injury, or are simply experiencing the challenges of aging, we can assist you in living a fuller life.

• Infants and Children. We provide early intervention therapies

from the moment you learn of a potential delay. We provide comprehensive therapies (occupational, physical, nutritional, speech/language, and special instruction) in your home or at another location of your choice. We also operate an inclusive, accredited prechool and childcare program.

• Families and Youth. We offer before and after school care for school age children and youth with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our Family Support Services are designed to meet the needs of the whole family while raising a child with a disability. Services include family activities, support and advocacy, information and referral, sibling support, and more.

• Adults of All Ages. Our adult day programs give

individuals 18 and older with intellectual disabilities the chance to interact with their peers, engage in the community, and even pursue volunteer opportunities.

We have developed an innovative program to help recent high school graduates and other young adults make a smoother transition to a more independent lifestyle. We also offer a supported employment program through which participants can secure meaningful employment and receive on-going job coaching. Our community homes and apartments provide residential living opportunities throughout Central PA. And, we offer adults of all ages a range of personal care services that enable them to remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible.

Three key areas of support we offer seniors and individuals of all ages with disabilities are:• in-home care (as little as a few hours a week, or up to round-the-clock care) for you or a loved one, in the privacy and comfort of your own home• assistive technology (AT)

(an array of devices and services that give you greater mobility, control, and/or independence at home, work or school) We also restore and distribute AT and home medical equipment free of charge• respite services (care and recreation for your loved one... and a care-free time of relaxation and restoration for you)

We currently offer three types of respite:• overnight and short-term• AM/PM• Friday evening

Greater independence at any ageAt UCP, we know that “life without limits” means different things to different people.

It’s your life. We assist you in

making the most of it.

What we bring to our community is substantial.

Over the past 60 years, UCP has grown into a leading provider of programs and services for people of all ages with all types of disabilities. During that time, we have gained the experience and developed the expertise and resources necessary to assist you in living life to the fullest.

• We have a long, proud history of providing support to people with special needs, be they physical, intellectual, developmental, or some combination of the above.

• We strive to customize the service to fit the needs of the individuals we support, whenever possible. We encourage each of our program participants to envision what a life without limits would look like. Then we work side by side to help him or her attain it.

• We have a proven track record of providing quality services through a variety of funders and have years of experience navigating the complex system of entitlements, program eligibility, and insurance options.