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The 14th Annual UCP Golf Classic was held on Monday, June 14th, at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles. UCP is grateful to Dr. and Mrs. Alan Kessler and Knock Out Productions, Inc. for coordinating the tournament. Their hard work every year is what makes this tournament such a success. We thank all of the golfers, volunteers and our sponsors.
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Monday, July 26th, marked the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a landmark federal civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in areas of employment, transportation, public accommodations and services, telecommunications and provides full inclusion in education and other aspects of society. |
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It was a perfect day for the 12th Annual Devon Stern/UCP Golf Tournament, which took place on Sunday, July 25th at the Camarillo Springs Golf Course. There were 144 golfers who played in the sold out tournament. All the money raised will go to UCP through the Devon Stern Children's Endowment Fund.
In honor of the tournament's founder, Shel Sandman, a memorial plaque was presented to Mr. Sandman's family. The plaque is on a bench at the 12th Hole where Shel's spirit will always be remembered.
UCP would like to thank all of the golfers and donors of the tournament. Without your participation and support, this event wouldn't have been a success! We look forward to seeing you all next year!
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On Monday, July 19th, UCP presented at the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine which took place on the UCLA campus. UCP participated in a seminar on Healthcare in the 21st Century and presented on the topics of cerebral palsy and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This is an international conference attended by high school students who have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in some aspect of the healthcare profession.
Michael Griggs, a UCP client, was the guest speaker at the cerebral palsy discussion, where he shared his experiences and challenges of having cerebral palsy. In addition, Olivia Karaolis, Program Manager of the UCPlay Project, spoke on the topic of ASD.
This was the second year that UCP was invited to speak at the conference and we have already been asked to participate in next year's conference. |
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Students from Notre Dame High School volunteered their time at the UCP Wheels for Humanity warehouse in North Hollywood on Thursday, July 15th, which marked the fifth installment of this on-going volunteer program. This relationship has been beneficial to both parties because students learn the importance of community service and respect for the disabled community, and UCP Wheels for Humanity has 20-24 young adults helping clean wheelchair parts. UCP would like to thank the students from Notre Dame High School for their time and efforts in making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. |
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Students involved in the National Honor Society Chapter at the Los Angeles School of Global Studies (LASGS) recently participated in the inaugural Awareness Walk for Cerebral Palsy. The walk was inspired by fellow student, Kelsey Morales, whose sister has cerebral palsy. On Saturday, June 12th, over 110 students walked 2.14 miles in support of individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.
UCP would like to thank all of the students, especially Kelsey Morales and her family, Rudy Barbee with LASGS, and past president of the Honor Society, Michael Turcios for all their efforts in putting the walk together. |
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following foundations and entities for their generous support through grants awarded by them to United Cerebral Palsy. Their support will help us to continue our mission to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of children and adults with developmental disabilities and those with similar service needs.
- Livingston Memorial Foundation
- Swift Memorial Health Care Foundation
- City of Thousand Oaks
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