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UCP Oregon We've been changing lives since 1955! We believe in a life without limits for adults and children who experience disabilities.

UCP is committed to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities

Salem parents—this one’s for you!Join us for GAB, a free support group for parents and caregivers in UCP’s Family Suppor...
04/02/2026

Salem parents—this one’s for you!

Join us for GAB, a free support group for parents and caregivers in UCP’s Family Support Department who are raising children with disabilities. It’s a small, relaxed group where you can share, listen, and connect with other parents who truly get it.

WHEN: Saturday, April 4 | 9:00–10:00 AM

WHERE: Broadway Coffeehouse (upstairs conference room), 1300 Broadway St NE #100, Salem

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/V1tzT2DnvJv8HV8V8

Do you have a goal, dream, or need that could use a little extra support? Then you'll be excited to hear that UCP Oregon...
03/17/2026

Do you have a goal, dream, or need that could use a little extra support? Then you'll be excited to hear that UCP Oregon's 2026 Bill Porter Memorial Fund is now open!

The fund is open to ALL currently contracted customers of UCP Oregon, and the families of our Family Support Department.

You may make a funding request for anything that improves your quality of life. Need some ideas? What about a small home renovation that will increase your independence? A tech purchase? Travel? Classes? The fund is also a great chance to pursue wellness activities and hobbies. Get creative!

PS: You have a whole month to apply—applications are due by 5pm on April 16, 2026.

Learn more, and apply, here: https://www.ucpaorwa.org/bill_porter_applicants.html.

March 6th is Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to say thank you.The people who make up UCP Oregon ...
03/06/2026

March 6th is Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to say thank you.

The people who make up UCP Oregon bring care, skill, and dedication to their work every single day—across every program and department.

This past year brought a lot of changes and new challenges. Through all of it, our team kept showing up for the people and families we support, and for each other.

Thank you for everything you do.
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—UCP Oregon’s Leadership Team

March is a busy month at UCP Oregon—it's Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and...
03/06/2026

March is a busy month at UCP Oregon—it's Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and our Bill Porter Memorial Fund has an exciting announcement coming later this month (stay tuned!).

The national theme for this year's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) is: "We're Here: Then, Now, Always."

Nearly 40 years after DDAM was established, there's so much to celebrate—and still so much worth fighting for. We're proud to be part of that work.

Read more and find ways to get involved: https://www.ucpaorwa.org/news/developmental-disabilities-month-2026.

Read more and find ways to get involved: https://www.ucpaorwa.org/news/developmental-disabilities-month-2026.

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UCP Oregon announces that Executive Director Ann Coffey will retire effective January 30, 2026, concluding a distinguish...
01/28/2026

UCP Oregon announces that Executive Director Ann Coffey will retire effective January 30, 2026, concluding a distinguished career dedicated to advancing opportunity, independence, and inclusion for people with disabilities across Oregon.

During her many years with UCP Oregon, Ann provided steady leadership, helped guide significant organizational growth, and played an important role in shaping services and advocacy within Oregon’s intellectual and developmental disabilities community.

Reflecting on her journey, Ann shared, “The work we’ve done together—the growth, the advocacy, the courage, the change—has been the honor of my professional life.”

UCP’s Board of Directors is currently developing a thoughtful transition plan and will share additional updates as they become available. Our programs and operations will continue without interruption.

We are deeply grateful for Ann’s extraordinary service and leadership, and we wish her the very best in retirement.

Our Family Support Department is excited to share an upcoming community event!Brian Trapp, Director of Disability Studie...
01/23/2026

Our Family Support Department is excited to share an upcoming community event!

Brian Trapp, Director of Disability Studies at the University of Oregon, will be speaking at Broadway Books at 6pm on Thursday, January 29th about his novel "Range of Motion."

Brian says, “Range of Motion is about the secret language of siblings and the resilience of special needs families. It’s partly based on my experience growing up with my twin brother, who had cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities and was also a funny, playful, and complex person."

He adds, "I’ll talk about growing up in a special needs family, writing caregiving and disability, and how to think about people like my brother in more profound ways. I think this is an important story for caregivers, parents, sibs, and disabled people alike.”

Learn more about the event here: https://broadwaybooks.net/event/2026-01-29/brian-trapp-gabriel-urza.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”— Martin Luther King Jr.Today, America honors Dr. King by pausing...
01/19/2026

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, America honors Dr. King by pausing to reflect on his words—and on how justice shows up in everyday choices, care for one another, and belonging.

Together, we can all build A Community for Everyone.

✨ Warm Holiday Wishes from UCP Oregon ✨Dear UCP Oregon Community,As 2025 draws to a close, now more than ever, we’re gr...
12/24/2025

✨ Warm Holiday Wishes from UCP Oregon ✨

Dear UCP Oregon Community,

As 2025 draws to a close, now more than ever, we’re grateful for the extraordinary community that surrounds UCP Oregon.

All year long, we’ve watched people show up for one another in ways both big and small.

Employees going the extra mile. Families and partners stepping in with generosity. Supporters cheering us on from near and far.

And the people we support—whose strength and spirit ground everything we do.

It’s impossible not to feel proud of this community. The kindness, the creativity, the everyday problem-solving, the way people simply show up—it’s all remarkable. We’re lucky to be part of it.

We wish each of you rest, warmth, and moments of connection. May the holidays bring peace, and may the new year bring hope.

Sincerely,

UCP Oregon's Leadership Team

We know that many people in the UCP Oregon community—and across Oregon’s disability community—are grieving the loss of M...
12/05/2025

We know that many people in the UCP Oregon community—and across Oregon’s disability community—are grieving the loss of Molly Holsapple, our longtime board member, colleague, and friend.

Molly was a tireless advocate and a leader whose work expanded opportunities and inclusion for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than forty years.

We’d like to share details about her upcoming celebration of life:

📅 Friday, December 12th, 2025, from 1–3pm
📍 Sunnyside Funeral and Memorial Garden, 11667 SE Stevens Rd, Happy Valley, OR 97086

A livestream will also be available for those joining virtually:
🔗 https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/f25112490356249

For Molly’s obituary and more information, please visit our website:
🔗 https://www.ucpaorwa.org/news/in-loving-memory-of-molly-holsapple

Thank you for joining us in remembering someone who meant so much to our community.

It’s Giving Tuesday Week! Today and all week long, people around the world are celebrating generosity in all its forms.A...
12/03/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday Week!

Today and all week long, people around the world are celebrating generosity in all its forms.

At UCP Oregon, we’re grateful for a community that shows up—year after year—to support Oregonians who experience disabilities and the families who love them.

Your gift this week helps power the heart of our work:
• Supporting families raising children with disabilities
• Helping adults find and keep meaningful jobs
• Navigating complex systems and resources
• Supporting people to live where and how they choose
• Building community and connection
• And so much more

Every donation—big or small—helps create a more inclusive Oregon where everyone can live the life of their choosing.

If you’re able, we’d be honored to have your support this week.

It’s Giving Tuesday Week! (Dec 1–7)
Today and all week long, people around the world are celebrating generosity in all its forms.

At UCP Oregon, we’re grateful for a community that shows up—year after year—to support Oregonians who experience disabilities and the families who love them.

Your gift this week helps power the heart of our work:
• Supporting families raising children with disabilities
• Helping adults find and keep meaningful jobs
• Navigating complex systems and resources
• Supporting people to live where and how they choose
• Building community and connection
• And so much more

Every donation—big or small—helps create a more inclusive Oregon where everyone can live the life of their choosing.

If you’re able, we’d be honored to have your support this week.

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Serving people for over 65 years

UCP is committed to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. UCP Oregon began in 1955 by supporting adults who experienced cerebral palsy. But today we do so much more than that! We assist adults and children of all ages, who experience developmental disabilities of all kinds.