UCP -Center for Disability Services Life without limits for people with disabilities
02/11/2026
Huge thanks to our Mission Sponsor, D’Arcy Buick GMC 🚗✨
Your generous support helps make the 29th Annual Great Chefs Tasting Party & Auction possible—and keeps our mission moving forward. We’re so grateful to have you as part of this incredible community. 🥂🍽️💚
02/09/2026
Happy Monday! We hope you have a great week!
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02/08/2026
🔥 Property Spotlight: Gia Mia 🔥
We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Gia Mia, featured at the Great Chefs Tasting Party & Auction! Known for its inviting atmosphere and delicious Italian-inspired dishes, Gia Mia is proud to support this incredible cause while sharing their culinary talents. 🍝✨
🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨
We are beyond excited to welcome back last year’s fan-favorite host, David Wilner, to the Great Chefs Tasting! His energy helped make last year unforgettable, and we can’t wait to do it all again. Get ready for another incredible night of food, fun, and flavor! 🍽️🔥🎉
02/05/2026
A big thank you to Kozol Brothers for sponsoring our Great Chefs Tasting event next month! We’re grateful for your continued support.
02/03/2026
🔥 Property Spotlight: Montage Wine Bar 🔥
We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Montage Wine Bar, featured at the Great Chefs Tasting Party & Auction! 🍷✨ Known for their curated wines, craft cocktails, beer, and delicious small plates, Montage brings big flavor and style—while proudly supporting an incredible cause. Cheers to great taste for a great mission! 🥂💚
📍 307 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
🌐 https://montagewinebar.com/
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02/02/2026
Happy Monday!
02/01/2026
Just one month to go! 🎉🍽️ We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our Great Chefs Tasting Party & Auction for an unforgettable night of delicious food, meaningful fundraising, and nonstop fun. The countdown is officially on!
01/31/2026
UCP Academy recently introduced sensory bins that teachers can check out for students. Each bin is filled with fun, sensory-friendly items, and students have loved using them in the classroom! 😊
01/30/2026
The Sew What participants have been very busy creating this year’s quilt for our Great Chefs Tasting Event! They’re thrilled to be in the final stages of completing this stunning work of art. Be sure to grab your tickets and see the finished masterpiece in person at the event.
Today was the 100th Day of School at UCP Academy! Students brought in 100 of their favorite items and counted them together as a class. The day was filled with lots of counting and fun! 🎉
01/28/2026
Here’s a sneak peek at our UCP January Newsletter! 📬 Our school students and staff have been up to so many amazing things this month, and we’re already gearing up for the 100th Day of School! 🎉💯
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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.