United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is one of the nation’s leading organizations serving and advocating for the more than 54 million Americans with disabilities. Our organization aims to provide valuable background, research and public policy information to the public through the media. UCP can connect journalists to experts on cerebral palsy, as well as an array of disability-related subjects.
Media Contact
Jim Baker
Press and Events Coordinator
(202) 973-7114
jbaker@ucp.org
Press Releases
About United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) strives to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. UCP is one of the largest and most efficient health charities in the United States, with a combined national budget of more than $750 million for research, public policy advocacy and direct services. System wide, an average of 85 percent of all revenue is dedicated to programs.
Through its nationwide affiliate network, United Cerebral Palsy offers services to individuals, families and communities, such as job training and placement, physical therapy, individual and family support, early intervention, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, and instruction on how to use technology to perform everyday tasks. Sixty-five percent of people receiving services from UCP have disabilities other than cerebral palsy.
Facts on Cerebral Palsy
This section is currently being revised. For immediate information, please see our Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet.
