Carter H and Gabby EPrograms and Services

Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Month: There’s More to AT Than You Think

For most of us, technology is a matter of convenience. It makes many of life’s routine functions or demands easier or quicker to do. But for someone with a particular diagnosis or disability, the impact is often far greater: ASSISTIVE technology makes impossible things POSSIBLE. That’s why the month of November has been designated Assistive…

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A Place to Call Home

UCP began offering residential services for individuals with disabilities in the 1980s, with the opening of three community homes in Cumberland County. We believe that given the opportunity and the appropriate supports to live independently and become involved in their local communities, individuals of all abilities will enjoy a more engaged, productive, and fulfilling life.…

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Josh and Taylor at Palmyra BowlingPrograms and Services

The Power of Choice

“Family is the best part of me. So, working with Taylor brings out the best in me.” -Josh T, UCP participant “It has been wonderful for Josh and the whole family. By keeping his support within the family, Josh has a ‘built-in best friend’ who knows his strengths, limits, and interests, and who cares deeply…

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Michael and Matthew posePrograms and Services

Seeing Double

“Double the pleasure, double the fun… with Michael and Matthew at CPS Lewistown!” Despite being born two years apart–Michael is 28 and Matthew is 26–the brothers can and often do pass as twins. While Matthew is the taller of the two by several inches, they share similar physical characteristics and nearly identical diagnoses of IDD,…

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Christian and Matt prepping a fruit saladPrograms and Services

“Total Team Effort” Leads to Life-Changing Transformation

There is a remarkable transformation that has taken place in the life of Christian C since he began living in a UCP home in May 2020. Christian, who is affectionately known to UCP staff as “Chuck” because of his fondness for Charlie Brown, has a handful of diagnoses, primary among them being mild IDD (Intellectual/Developmental Disability) and Autism.

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