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United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services announces new Executive Director to begin duties on Sept. 11
Brian Patel brings more than 20 years of social services experience to the agency JOLIET – The Board of Directors of United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services has announced Brian Patel will join the agency as the Executive Director on September 11. Patel has more …
Joliet Big Wheel fundraiser let bikers ‘be a kid again’
Team Adler racing for Joliet West pose with their 1st place plaque and trophy after the Great American Big Wheel Race on July 2, 2023. (Gary E Duncan Sr) UCP-Disability Services in Joliet hosted its 3rd fundraising event By Denise M. Baran-Unland Before a Joliet Big …
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Third Annual Great American Big Wheel Race Set For Saturday, July 22 at Joliet Memorial Stadium
Register a Team today and compete for cash prizes JOLIET – There is still time to register a team for the third annual Great American Big Wheel Race scheduled for Sat. July 22 at Joliet Memorial Stadium. Each five-person team has the opportunity to win …
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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