History
UCP of Northeastern Pennsylvania was founded in 1953 by a group of interested persons including parents of teenagers and young adults with cerebral palsy. For the first several years, the agency consisted of volunteers who developed recreational activities for that population. Funding was provided through contributions from the community and special events conducted by various groups.
After becoming a member agency of the United Fund, precursor to the United Way, and through several cooperative agreements with other local organizations, UCP began providing professional services. Government funding began in 1970, and made possible the extension of our service area, the eligibility for services of persons with disabilities other than cerebral palsy, and the expansion of services.
All of UCP’s programs began and evolved because of the needs and objectives of the people we serve. The growth of the agency over these past five decades mirrors the changes that have come about in society for persons with disabilities.
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