Welcome to United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
UCP of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties was founded in 1945 by a small group of parents who wanted to create community-based services for their children with disabilities, during a time when no such services existed. Initially founded as the Spastic Children's Foundation, UCP's earliest consumers were mostly families with young children. Over time, those youngsters grew up, and many of them still live with us. Today UCP operates over 40 program sites throughout five counties in Southern California and has extended its mission to serve all people with disabilities. Through the generosity of our community supporters, the commitment of a dedicated staff, and the courage and vision of our founders, UCP today provides services to more than 1,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities, daily. |
| UCP, Founded in 1949, is a nationwide network consisting of a central national organization, located in Washington, D.C. and over 100 independent, state and local non-profit affiliates. UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of all people with disabilities. In fact, 65% of the people UCP serves have a disability other than cerebral palsy. UCP is one of the nation's most efficient charities, with a system-wide average of 85% of all revenues going to programs. |
The UCP family provides information, advocacy and direct services to over 30,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities each day. Together, with over 100,000 volunteers and an even larger number of professional staff, UCP serves people with disabilities and others, through the development and implementation of the following state-of-the-art programs:
- assistive technology training
- early intervention services
- individual and family support services
- social and recreation programs
In addition, UCP provides supported living services, employment, information and referral services, legislative advocacy, technology initiatives and research and we have been doing gratefully for nearly 6 decades. |
 |
|
| UCP of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties Administrative Offices |
|
6430 Independence Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-2607 |
Tel: (818) 782-2211
Fax: (818) 909-9106 |
| E-mail: mail@ucpla.org |
|
Ronald S. Cohen, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
David Richard, President
|
12750 Raymer Street, Unit 4
North Hollywood, CA 91605 |
Tel: (818) 255-0100
Fax: (818) 255-0233 |
Ronald S. Cohen, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Kathy Webb, Executive Director
Santa Barbara County Office
5464 Carpinteria Avenue
Suite B
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Tel: (805) 566-9000
Fax: (805) 566-9070 |
North County Office
3070 Skyway Drive
Suite 102
Santa Maria, CA 93455
|
|
