Purpose

To provide health care and related professionals and the general public with information about prevention, causes, treatment and management of cerebral palsy and about the rights and needs of those with this condition.

Services

• Brochures, information memoranda and other written materials
• Participation in Health Fairs
• Press releases and feature articles about UCPAGI clients and programs
• Videotape presentations relating to programs, services and treatment (including a videotape about dental care)
• Reading lists of publications related to cerebral palsy and disabilities, in general
• Speakers' Bureau for health and education professionals as well as for the general public
• In early 2007, a web sit will be available to the general public containing current research and other information from national affiliate and UCPA Research and Education Foundation; information about local services; stories about our clients and much more.

Target Audience

• Providers of service to people with cerebral palsy
• Community social and charitable groups
• Health care and rehabilitation professionals
• Business and industry
• Schools - all levels

Related Outcome

People served by UCPAGI will benefit from research opportunities.

People served by UCPAGI will live in integrated environments in which there is understanding, acceptance and affiliation with other members of the community.

People served by UCPAGI will have the best possible care from well-trained professionals.

Documents Available for Download:

1. Speaker of Presentation Request Form
2. Essay Application