UCP -Center for Disability Services Life without limits for people with disabilities
11/19/2025
A huge thank you to PDM Plumbing, Heating & Cooling for being a Mission Sponsor of our 29th Annual Great Chefs Tasting Party and Auction!
Your continued support helps us further our mission and make a lasting impact in our community. 💚
11/18/2025
✨ 70 Years of Making a Difference! ✨
Help us celebrate the incredible milestone of 70 years serving the Joliet and surrounding communities!
Join our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 10th, 2025 at 4 PM — in partnership with the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce.
Let’s honor our past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future together. 💫
Interested in partnering with us for our Great Chefs Tasting Party & Auction? Explore our sponsorship opportunities on our website. Visit https://GREATCHEFS26.givesmart.com to learn more about our sold-out event!
11/15/2025
Tickets are going fast for our Great Chefs Tasting Party & Auction!
This unforgettable event sold out last year, and we can’t wait to share the incredible auction items we have in store for you this year. Secure your spot today! 🎟️
11/14/2025
At UCP Center for Disability Services, we believe in a community where everyone belongs.
Your support of our Annual Appeal helps us continue our mission to provide care, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all abilities.
💛 To make a donation, click here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/5pq8/n?vid=1m82dy
11/14/2025
Our adult day program participants really got into the fall spirit during last month’s Pumpkin Patch outing! From pumpkins to laughter, it was the perfect way to celebrate the season. 🎃🍁 They also enjoyed some fun Fall activities at our agency.
11/13/2025
You’re Invited! Celebrate 70 amazing years with UCP Center for Disability Services!
- December 10, 2025 | 4 PM
📍 311 S. Reed Street, Joliet, IL
Enjoy light refreshments, connect with our team, and see how we continue to make a difference every day.
11/13/2025
We’re hiring Paraprofessionals! 🌟
Join our incredible team and make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities in a positive, hands-on learning environment.
Join our mission to make a difference! Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive community for all. Be part of the change—get involved today!
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Ludia began her educational career at CDS in the Melvin J. Larson Education Center in February 2014. Today, she has become a bright and delightful sophomore, eager to learn. Dedicated staff work hard every day to stretch Ludia’s independence beyond what anyone would believe her capabilities could allow.
If you were fortunate to meet Ludia personally, you too would find her attitude charming: big sweet smile and big dark eyes, eyes that truly see you, connecting with you in her own, special way.
Ludia relies upon her iPad to communicate with staff and peers. Here’s what Ludia would “tell” you if she were to meet you today:
"I am so happy to attend CDS! In class, I am learning how to add and subtract and many other things. Since starting here, I have made many new friends, and the staff is always making me laugh and smile.”
As with all CDS students ages 3 to 22 years in the Larson Education Center, Ludia is “abled” in ways different than you or I. We very much appreciate Ludia consenting to participate in this appeal as it is important to put a real face on the wonderful achievements accomplished every day at CDS. Lives are transformed here at CDS by a cadre of passionate and caring staff of teaching and therapy professionals. We are fortunate: We see miracles every day.
At the Center for Disability Services, we all are grateful for the support of friends who continue to help us grow, to surpass new goals, and to transform lives like Ludia’s.
During this extraordinary time of year, as you think about how you might give to others, Ludia and all her friends here hope you’ll consider a gift to CDS. Your gifts make a positive impact on individuals and their families who are impacted with the challenges of disabilities.