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United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services names 2022 winner of Melvin J. Larson award
Annual award recognizes outstanding volunteerism to the agency JOLIET – At its annual corporate meeting, United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services honored Sue Treharne with the Melvin J. Larson award in recognition of her continued service to the agency. “It is such an honor to …
United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services to host Community Book Fair Oct. 3-7
JOLIET – United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services will be hosting a book fair the week of October 3-7 at its location, 311 S. Reed Street in Joliet. Through a partnership with Scholastic Books, the fair will offer a wide variety of titles for all …
Team Lawson Sizemore captures first place in 2nd annual Great American Big Wheel Race
JOLIET – With 14 teams vying for first place, the competition was heavy in the 2nd annual Great American Big Wheel Race on Sunday, July 31 at Busey Bank Joliet Memorial Stadium. But when the dust settled, Team Lawson Sizemore pedaled away with the coveted …
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United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services Celebrates 32nd Anniversary of ADA with Ribbon Cutting for Upgraded Accessible Playground
JOLIET – On Tuesday, July 26, students, adult participants, and staff of United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services (UCP-CDS) gathered to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the upgraded accessible playground. Several local, county, and state …
United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services prepares clients for employment
JOLIET – Clients of the United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services (UCP-CDS) in Joliet receive a wide variety of specialized training. One program is job training which allows clients to perform specific duties to earn a paycheck. “This program helps our clients take pride in …
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United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services hosts luncheon for Joliet Chamber Young Professionals
JOLIET – Last week, United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services hosted a luncheon for the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Young Professionals Organization to share information about the important services the agency provides to our community. “We are always happy to host any …
Peace Lutheran Church Quilting Club sharing love and comfort
Handmade quilts donated to United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services JOLIET – Today, members of the Quilting Club of Peace Lutheran Church donated more than 25 handmade, twin and full-sized quilts and prayer shawls to United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services in Joliet. “We are …
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Melvin J. Larson School is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education. We are National Association of Special Education Teachers School of Excellence for the State of Illinois. We offer a comprehensive educational and therapeutic environment for child with profound disabilities whose needs cannot …
Community Day Services
November 2021: The Community Day Service Snack Shop is open. Clients are trained on stacking shelves, taking inventory, creating shopping lists, and completing sales transactions. Staff and clients can purchase treats such as chips, candy bars, popcorn, juice, soda, coffee, and tea.
