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UCP of SC Executive Director, Rachel Sharp, Named Co-Chair of Advocacy Committee
UCP of South Carolina’s very own Executive Director, Rachel Sharp, has been named co-chair of the advocacy committee for South Carolina’s Human Service Providers Association (HSPA). Together with HSPA’s 51 members, including UCP of SC, the organization serves over 31,000 individuals with disabilities.
What to Know as a Disabled Voter in South Carolina
If you or a loved one have a disability, voting may seem inaccessible, inconvenient or just difficult. But rest assured that your voice matters and you SHOULD exercise your American right to vote. Voter turnout in the disabled community has steadily increased in...
Do Adults with Disabilities Receive Healthcare Benefits?
Accessing health care services can often be a barrier to wellness for people with disabilities. Medical offices might not be accessible or have accessible equipment and many people with disabilities are uninsured or underinsured.
New Leadership at United Cerebral Palsy
We are excited to announce new leadership at United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina. Rachel Sharp has been promoted to the role of Executive Director. Rachel had served as UCPSC's Director of Community Living since 2014. As Executive Director, she brings extensive...
Thank You, #MidlandsGives Donors!
This year's Midlands Gives online community giving day was the best one yet! Thanks to a $4,000 matching funds challenge from The Cheerful Giver and our amazing donors, a record $8,297 was raised to help with UCP of South Carolina's COVID-19 expenses! These gifts will...
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! Cerebral Palsy awareness month was created by nonprofit Reaching For The Stars (RFTS). It began as a way to bring attention to the fact there was little to no research for cerebral palsy, despite CP being the most common motor...
#MidlandsGives is Tuesday, May 7!
We are so excited to once again participate in the #MidlandsGives online giving day on Tuesday, May 7! From 6:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., donors can visit the MidlandsGives.org website to donate $20 or more to their favorite charities. Last year, generous supporters...
Support UCP Of South Carolina Through The BILO Community Bag Program
We are excited to announce that United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolinahas been selected to be a part of the Community Bag Program at two participating BILO stores! This program is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while...
Thank You, Willow Ridge Church!
We want to take a moment to give a shout out to our good friends at Willow Ridge Church in Lexington. As Hurricane Florence approached North and South Carolina several weeks ago, it became necessary to evaluate the UCP homes and apartments and put emergency evacuation...
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2018
National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is September 9-15, 2018! United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of South Carolina joins organizations across the country in celebrating the Direct Support team members who enhance the lives of people with I/DD who look to...