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United Cerebral Palsy Sends Delegate to International Conference for Nonprofit Leaders (2/23/05)

National trustee Anne Rader represents UCP at Young Core Leaders summit in Japan

Washington, DC, February 22, 2005 – United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) national trustee Anne Rader joined an international delegation to the Young Core Leaders of Civil Society Groups conference on disability, youth and aging issues in Japan this month. The two-week summit, sponsored by the Japanese Office of Cabinet Affairs, aimed to network leading nonprofit executives from the United States, Australia, Sweden and Japan.

"The common concern of including people with disabilities in every facet of society transcends barriers of language and culture," said UCP trustee Anne Rader. "It was a privilege to share the work of United Cerebral Palsy in areas of direct service and support, advocacy, and empowerment with our peers."

Other American participants included Easter Seals, the Jewish Federation for the Blind, Boys and Girls Clubs and state vocational rehabilitation agencies.

The Japanese forum engaged political leaders, nonprofit managers and caregivers in a dialogue on best practices and performance outcome measurements for nonprofit organizations. The group toured several service-provider facilities and met with professionals and people with disabilities in various cities throughout Japan.

Rader, who is an appointed member of President Bush’s National Council on Disability, also met with Japanese Parliament Member Mr. Eita Yashiro with other delegates. Yashiro stated his strong support for a formal United Nations (UN) convention on the rights of people with disabilities. An ad hoc UN committee will consider the measure throughout 2005.

"It is my hope that this exchange, along with my personal experience as a professional woman with a disability, will serve as a stimulus for even greater inclusion and opportunity for all our citizens with disabilities," added Rader.

***Photos available upon request, please contact Jim Baker at (202) 973-7114***

About United Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy is one of the nation’s leading organizations serving and advocating for the more than 54 million Americans with disabilities. Most UCP consumers are people with disabilities other than cerebral palsy. Through its nationwide network, United Cerebral Palsy offers services to individuals, families and communities such as job training and placement, physical therapy, individual and family support, early intervention, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, and instruction on how to use technology to perform everyday tasks. For more information, call (800) 872-5827.

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