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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!

From the Executive Director - Winter 2012

The ucpn faces challenges that exist in the world today with the same zest and attention that we have embraced for the past 64 years.

Irish Splendor with ucpn!

Join us for this amazing trip to Ireland!

From the Executive Director - Fall 2011

We work hard to assure the rights and entitlements of all people challenged by disabilities.

The ReWalk at ucpn’s Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center

The ReWalk™ at ucpn’s Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center!

Judge Anthony Parga: Friend of ucpn

Judge Anthony Parga is currently a member of the New York State Supreme Court. Long active in his profession and community Justice Parga serves as a Special Professor of Law at Hofstra Law School.

The 2011 Thunderbolts

The Thunderbolts excelled in the 2011 National Boccia competition held in Chicago!

“Gifts Anyone Can Afford!”

Planned Giving and Estate Planning help ucpn secure the future of our programs and services - and provides the peace of mind that you're protecting your valuable assets from income and estate taxes. It's easy, too.

ucpn Speech and Language Therapist Gets Makeover!

Identical twins, Sarah Wingenfeld, a Speech and Language Therapist at ucpn and sister Jessie, 29 years-old, a special education teacher, were recently selected by NBC-TV to receive a makeover in New York City.

ucpn Planned Giving Updates and Q & A

ucpn Planned Giving Updates and Q & A

From Little Girl to Remarkable Young Lady!

From Little Girl to Remarkable Young Lady, a Girl Scout Grows Up and Hopes to Help Many at ucpn.

The 29th Annual ucpn Golf & Tennis Tournament

Honoring Beau Dietl of Beau Dietl and Associates...

From the Executive Director - Spring 2011

We have survived a difficult winter that had its challenges weather-wise and worry-wise. With propose budget issues from our new Governor looming, ucpn’s Administration & Staff have worked hard...

2011 Polar Bear Plunge: The rain did not dampen the spirit of our Polar Bears!

The 7th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. (ucpn) was held once again at the beautiful Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay.

2010 Festival of Trees

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!

Mary Corbett Wins Achievement Music Award!

At the ucpn annual meeting in June, Mary Corbett won the Consumer Achievement Award for Music. She performed a beautiful rendition of "America the Beautiful" to start...

Nassau Country Executive, Ed Mangano visits ucpn!

Ucpn was pleased to welcome Nassau County Executive, Ed Mangano for a visit this May. Mr. Mangano met with Executive Director, Bob McGuire and toured the agency and met many students, consumers and staff.

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ucpn’s Life Options Program Honored!

The Life Options Program was awarded the Innovative Program Award by CP-NYS. The award was accepted on behalf of Life Options by Charlie Fleisch and Kevin Christman, who are participants in the Life Options Program.

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

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

SAVE Money and Time with Rehab Solutions Online!

You can save an average of 30% on medical wellness products with Rehab Solutions. This easy-to-use online catalog offers over 25,000 health-related products and equipment

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!

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.

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.

Creation Raises Disability Awareness

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

Celebrate Our 60th Anniversary!

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