UCP of Rhode Island News

GREAT Time at OUR 1st Annual Walk & Roll!

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:47:00 -0500

1st Annual 5K 'Life Without Limits Walk & Roll'

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:57:00 -0500

OUR 1st Annual 5K Life without Limits Walk and Roll held on June 13, 2010 at Roger Williams Park Carousel - Was GREAT FUN and a GREAT SUCCESS!!

See the PICTURED HIGHLIGHTS!

You May Still donate if

Securely register to walk or donate - HERE!

For information, contact: John Martell, at 401.728.1800, ext 104 or email at jmartell@ucpri.org.

Download our Registration Card - HERE!

SPONSOR FRIENDS of UCPRI!

Adaptive Arts Gallery

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:21:00 -0500

These are some examples of creations from the artists of the Adaptive Arts Program. Most all may be purchased.

GO HERE TO VIEW ENTIRE WORKS

or read "A Little History"
In 1995 our Adaptive Arts Program started out as an opportunity for a small group of individuals with disabilities to express themselves through poetry. In 2004, United Cerebral Palsy Associations recognized the achievement of our Adaptive Artists with the prestigious Nina Eaton Award. UCP Rhode Island was singled out among more than 100 UCP nationwide affiliates as providing a program that works to help grow the independence and productivity of people with disabilities. Internationally, one of our Adaptive Artists became one of ten, to be honored at the United Nations, for his poetry and artwork, which culminated in his works to be toured through European and Japanese museums.

Today, the Program continues to offer art classes in drawing, painting and art jewelry/accessories to adults with disabilities living in our community, as well as the hospital setting. Through the use of adaptive tools artists realize their full potential in artistic expression.

Joy, freedom and a sense of accomplishment come to people as they create and express their thoughts and dreams through their art.

Art creation is a right brain activity, bringing a HEALING BENEFIT, which stimulates the production of endorphins, the body's own natural healers. Science has proven that the production of endorphins lowers blood pressure and reduces anxiety. PHYSICALLY, the process of creating fine art increases range of motion and fine motor skills. Their accomplishments increase self-esteem leading to EMOTIONAL and SPIRITUAL BENEFIT. From a practical standpoint, making art is FUN and has been profitable for many.

So many within the community have viewed and appreciated the works of the Adaptive Artists, we hope you will enjoy their accomplishment as well!

Contact Pat Macko, the Program Director
for more information.

UCP Applauds Talented Direct Support Professionals

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:27:00 -0500

Carol Schepisi !

was voted
Direct Care Professional of the YEAR!
at the latest CPNRI breakfast.

Talented Direct Support Professionals assist people with traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and other developmental and acquired disabilities.

We support Talented People, with strong, creative abilities! Check out the Revolutions in Time CD created by Mo Gaynor!