Advocacy Programs

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Contact Information

United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts
Contact: Emily Shoestock, Director of Family Support
Email Address: info@ucpberkshire.org
Phone: 413-442-1562
Fax: 413-499-4077

208 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Area Served: West

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Narrative

Program assists parents in developing the maximum potential of their child through representation for entitlement services & provision of essential life needs. Provides childrens' social programming including life skill training.

Through the General Advocacy program, UCP helps individuals gain access to State and Federal aid programs such as Section 8, Food Stamps, MassHealth, Public Housing, Social Security, and other resources that promote independence for people with disabilities.

Service Types

  • Disability Awareness
  • Equipment - Repair
  • Equipment - Used

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Jobs
  • Legal

Populations Served

  • Amputations
  • Ataxia
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Birth Defects
  • Blind
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Deaf
  • Developmental Disability
  • Hard of Hearing
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Polio
  • Scoliosis
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service