UCP of Eastern Connecticut is a dynamic organization that successfully promotes independence of individuals with a variety of disabilities in the community. Thanks to the hard work of staff and management of UCP, clients have successfully transitioned into the local community as independent members of society, leading well-rounded lives as active participants. The management at UCP deserve accolades for their keen awareness of providing the best service for clients while maintaining costs, which is vital in a stressful economy. And in spite of the difficult times, this non-profit always strives to keep the individual in mind: providing daily living skills in the residential program, meaningful social skills in the day program, or delivering technology to preschoolers that jumpstarts their developmental skills, all clients are provided with excellent services that help them blend into their local communities. I am honored to serve as a board member of this outstanding organization.
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- EIN 06-0792820
- 860-443-3800
- 42 Norwich Road Quaker Hill CT 06375 USA
- www.ucpect.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases, Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases Research, Children's Museums, Health, Human Services
Mission: To advance the independence and full citizenship of individuals with a disability.
Target demographics: Any Eastern CT resident with a long-term disability.
Geographic areas served: Eastern CT
Programs: Our day programs offer spacious, bright, cheerful environments for adults 21 and older with disabilities. Daily opportunities are provided to enhance skills and develop competencies. Choice is emphasized in all activities and self-advocacy is encouraged. Our program sites are fully accessible and access to wheelchair accessible vans. Nursing services are available to clients, and ucp direct support specialists maintain current medication administration certification and cpr training. We provide services to a variety of people with varying ages and abilities. Participants in our individualized day program work one on one with direct support specialists to learn new skills and to be active members in their local communities through volunteerism, social activities and learning new skills. Services are individualized based on the participants need and take place primarily in the community.
ucp specializes in residential supported living services. Since 1990 we have assisted over 60 adults, ranging in age from 21 to 80, to move into their own apartment. The supported living services provided by ucp enable each person maximum independence, but provides them with person-centered supports, specific to their needs. We provide services to participants living in their own home or apartment in the community. Through the assistance of our dedicated direct support specialists, individuals receive personalized training and support to facilitate greater independence. Supported living services includes emergency, 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, on-call assistance.
the disability support program provides services on an ongoing basis, free of charge, to children and adults with diverse disabilities living in eastern connecticut. Through the program, clients are provided with case management, advocacy, information and research, referrals, financial assistance to purchase disability related equipment, support group activities, and an adaptive toy library to help children with disabilities develop vital skills. We advocate for the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout eastern connecticut and teaches clients how to advocate for themselves, thus empowering clients to achieve their full potential and increase their independence.