Recent News

UCPN is constantly growing and changing, to better help people with diabilities in our community transcend their limitations. Here's how we've been doing it lately!


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ucpn’s Life Options Program Honored!

ucpn’s Life Options Program Honored with the Innovative Program Award by CP- NYS

ucpn Community-Based Day Habilitation at Wantagh Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

ucpn Community-Based Day Habilitation at Wantagh Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

ucpn Cruise to the Italian Lakes & Greek Islands!

Come join us for a travel presentation on this TRIP OF A LIFETIME

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Crazy Cold for the Cause: LI Polar Bears Take the Plunge!

Nearly a hundred brave souls ran into the icy waters of Oyster Bay - in a crazy dash to help those in need in our community!

Festival of Trees: a Gift for Us All.

The beauty of the season. The excitement of children. The spirit of giving to all, even those most in need in our community. This year's festival had it all.

Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week

Governor David Patterson, in response to a congressional resolution, proclaimed the week of September 8, 2008 as “Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week."

Speakers Bureau Brings “Kids on the Block” Puppet Presentation to Local First Grade

The “Kids on the Block” puppet presentation is offered as a community service through the ucpn Speaker’s Bureau. The first grade class at Forest Brook Elementary Scho...

Forensics, Yoga, Public Speaking: Life Options is Expanding Horizons

Over the past few months there have been a lot of exciting things happening in the Life Options program...

UCPN Represented at Prestigious Conference

Mary Jean Dyczko recently represented the ucpn at two major conferences for professionals in the Assistive Technology arena. "Accessing Assistive Technology...

Michael Badalucco of “The Practice” visits UCPN

The last day of school was made extra exciting for the CLC when Michael Badalucco, star of stage and screen joined them in the classroom to share pizza and a movie.

Mary Hodge Coaches USA at ‘08 Paralympics in Beijing!

Selected as USA's head coach for powerlifting in Beijing, Mary carried UCPN's mission into the stadium to the roar of 400,000 fans.

Council President’s message, 12-08

Our very successful Fashion Fantasy fundraiser took place on October 7th at the Crest Hollow Country Club...

The Ballerinas of UCPN: Reaching For Their Dreams.

For everyone who attended the recent ballet recital, we realized that this is what the love of a mom, the dedication of faculty, and the mission of UCPN can do.

Polar Bear Swim ‘08

On March 9, a fearless group of supporters braved the cold waters of TR Park to support UCPN. Th-th-th-thank Y-y-you A-a-all!

Special Students Send Letters to Special Troops

Recently, some very special students shared messages of thanks and hope to special servicemen injured in the line of duty.

Volunteer Opportunities May’08

As we “spring” ahead one hour on March 9, coincidentally the same day as our Polar Bear Swim in Oyster Bay, it’s almost easy to forget ...

Creation Raises Disability Awareness

During the month of December, Creation visited Elementary Schools in District 13 in Valley Stream for “Disability Awareness.”

Council President’s Message, 5-08

We are beginning a new year proud of the accomplishments made in 2007. A total of $185,000 was turned into ucpn from a variety of fundraising events ...

Celebrate Our 60th Anniversary!

Since 1948, UCPN has empowered individuals with challenges to take the road from disability to capability.