United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas

United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas is a non-profit organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas. UCP was incorporated in 1957, for parents of children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities who could not find assistance other than state run institutions. United Cerebral Palsy is one the largest and comprehensive agencies in the state of Arkansas. The current array of services has grown in scope from day care and parent relief for five children to a comprehensive network of habilitation/rehabilitation capable of serving disabled individuals from any community in the state.

United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas, Inc. is independently governed and operated by a Board of Directors and is affiliated with National United Cerebral Palsy Associations by written Affiliation Agreement and is subject to certain privileges and obligations by that agreement.

United Cerebral Palsy Associations is comprised of a nationwide network of 112 affiliate partners who strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society. As the second largest health charity in America, United Cerebral Palsy's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through our commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion and self-determination.

Through a broad spectrum of programs and services including Alternative Community Service, Child Care Program, Adult Day Services, Employment Services and many more services, UCP dramatically improvers the lives of those UCP serves and improves their place in their families, their homes, their workplace, and their communities.
UCP affiliates serve more than 30,000 people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities each day. In fact, 65% of people served by UCP have disabilities other than cerebral palsy. As one of the largest health charities in America, it is also recognizes as one of the most efficient in managing its financial resources. Money magazine continues to rank UCPA in the top 5 with more than 85% of its funds spent directly on programs and services. In Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine’s ranking of America’s 100 most efficient charities, United Cerebral Palsy was one of only 16 of the 100 organizations listed to receive the highest ranking of “A” or better from the American Institute of Philanthropy, a charity watchdog group.
Services by UCP affiliates include:
• Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Assistive Technology
• Information and Referral
• Early Intervention
• Employment Skills Training
• Individual and Family Support
• Social and Recreation Programs
• Community Inclusion and Independent Living
• Advocacy and Community Education

These programs and services support people with disabilities as they strive to reach their full potential and become full, productive members of their local communities.