About UCP
Who We Are
Throughout 12 counties of West Central Wisconsin, United Cerebral Palsy offers professional services, care and understanding to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. UCP is a United Way Agency (only 21% of annual budget), in existence since 1954 serving over 600 families. 65% of UCP's customers/clients have disabilities other than cerebral palsy. The following UCP Agency Services are provided to form a network of support for people with disabilities:
The West Central Wisconsin Adult Follow-Up Evaluation Clinic is held at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire;
In response to requests for special assistance in locating information and resources related to disability, UCP provides consumers with technical assistance, information and appropriate referrals to other agencies and monitors implementation of those referrals;
UCP provides many recreational opportunities for all ages, a summer weekend adult camp is sponsored by the St. Croix Valley Disability Coalition and UCP;
Individualized, personalized counseling is offered to the child, adolescent, or to the adult grappling with the acceptance of having a disability into his/her own life;
UCP protects the legal and human rights of persons with disabilities as well as of their families (including rights to education, property, community services, social involvement and medical and therapeutic care;
Through its public education program, UCP seeks to increase the sensitivity of people to the feelings, challenges and abilities of people with disabilities;
UCP helps people with disabilities get and keep meaningful employment, independent housing, networking support and attendant care.
Our History of Client Census
The following table shows our Client base for the last 31 years:
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1978 – 151 1979 – 188 1980 – 229 1981 – 297 1982 – 307 1983 – 332 1984 – 339 1985 – 343 1986 – 369 1987 – 381 1988 – 383 1989 – 400 1990 – 421 |
1991 – 459 1992 – 445 1993 – 450 1994 – 468 1995 – 488 1996 – 484 1997 – 500 1998 – 473 1999 – 525 2000 – 538 2001 – 564 2002 – 572 2003 – 584 |
2004 - 602 2005 - 602 2006 - 630 2007 - 630 2008 - 646 |
United Cerebral Palsy of West Central Wisconsin serves families and individuals in 12 counties in and around Eau Claire in West Central Wisconsin, as shown on the map.
The Counties include Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau.
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