The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc. is to provide the highest quality services in health care, education, employment, housing and technology resources that support people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities in leading independent and productive lives.

Description and/or History:
Services Overview
Currently, UCP/NYC provides a continuum of services to over 10,000 New York City residents with disabilities and their families annually. These services are offered by a dedicated and trained staff of 1,600 individuals, including many employees who themselves have cerebral palsy or other disabilities.

UCP/NYC's specific services include:

early intervention and preschool education
evaluation services
Early Childhood Development Center
day care and Universal Pre-K
school age education
adult day programs, including day habilitation and day treatment
vocational (sheltered workshop) and supported employment programs
after school and weekend recreation programs
summer day camp
assistive technology resources
health care, including medical, rehabilitative, dental, audiology and augmentative communication
residential programs ranging from community residences to supported apartments to independent living
family support services, including service coordination, family reimbursement, recreation, after school, overnight respite, and housing and accessibility assistance.

Contact people:

Scott Feldman, Volunteer Manager, (212) 979-9700 ext 710, (email) Amy Bittinger, Operations Manager, (212) 979-9700 ext 708, (email)

Address:

120 East 23rd St 5th Floor NY, NY 10010 (See a map)

Directions:

located at 23rd Street and Park Avenue South. nearby subway is the 6 train (23rd st. station) and the M 21 and M23 busses   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 23rd st,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2   Nearest Bus Stop: 23rd and park south, 2 minute walk