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Our Mission

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. is to (a) affect positively the quality of life of persons with cerebral palsy, others with severe disabilities and multiple service needs, and the families of both and (b) prevent cerebral palsy and minimize its effects.

Purposes

The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. is a dynamic network of people committed to the following purposes:
To assure the rights and entitlements of persons with disabilities;
To equip and enable individuals with cerebral palsy and other severe disabilities to attain the fullest possible employment, productivity, and participation in an integrated community;
To support freedom of choice by assuring multiple options in daily living;
To provide a continuity of quality human services;
To improve living conditions in all circumstances;
To present factual material for the awareness and understanding of all segments of the public;
To involve persons with cerebral palsy and also others with severe disabilities in decision-making processes affecting their lives; and
To mobilize human and financial resources to accomplish the above.

United Way of Long Island – Building a Stronger Community

UCPN is proud to be supported by the United Way of Long Island.
The Better Business Bureau certifies that 90% of UCPN's contributed income goes directly to programming.

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. (UCPN) is a local affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). We are a
not-for-profit health agency serving over 1800 children and adults with cerebral palsy, developmental and other disabilities.