Our History
1955
Melvin J. Larson, a college professor, worked with Will County Health Department to identify 35 cases of children with cerebral palsy, formed parents group.
1956
UCP of Will County became an affiliate.
1960
The first school for children with cerebral palsy was opened at Rehn School in Joliet, IL.
1965
A larger facility was rented on Manhattan Road in Joliet, IL to accommodate growing attendance.
1979
Expanded to add respite care, family support services and an adult day training program.
1981
Moved to the Cherry Hill Joliet, IL facility.
1982
Relocated operations to St. Mary’s Hospital temporarily.
1985
Purchased the Reedswood School in Joliet IL, brought the school and adult day training programs under one roof.
2012
Added an Autism room for school program.
2013
Constructed completely wheel chair accessible playground on agency property.
2014
Disaffiliated with United Cerebral Palsy National, became the Center for Disability Services.
2019
Re-affiliated with United Cerebral Palsy National, became the UCP-Center for Disability Services.