Advocacy Programs United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts

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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