Sensor Technology Increasing Independence
UCP of NYC has been working with SimplyHome, an organization that has an extensive product line and services for independent living. SimplyHome’s product line allows people with disabilities to live more independently. Products include medication dispensers as well as emergency response and environmental controls that enable individuals to operate beds, lights, TVs, doors, and more […]
Partnership with Mouse and Cooper Hewitt Spurs Innovation
For the past five years, UCP of NYC has worked in partnership with Mouse, a national youth development nonprofit that empowers high school students to create technology to solve real problems and make meaningful change in the world. On January 17th, seven individuals from UCP of NYC participated in interviews with 20 Mouse Design League […]
7th Annual Santa Project Party Makes Holidays Bright for Children and their Families
This year’s Santa Project Party was a festive and fun occasion which drew over 250 young professionals, staff and celebrity guests to raise funds for a great cause. The event, held on December 6th at the Downtown Association, raised over $75,000 for UCP of NYC’s students with disabilities and their families, as well as the […]
Holiday Wreath Competition Gets Creative
Program Director Nigel Nero, along with his management team at our Harlem Day Program site decided to incorporate some friendly competition into their holiday season. The 154th Street location challenged individuals and staff to a wreath making competition. The objective was to create a Christmas Wreath based upon recycled items. This meant that no money […]
Staff Come Together During Life-Threatening Situation
A few weeks ago, UCP of NYC resident Roger was sitting in the living room watching a movie. Due to Roger’s medical condition, he has to spend most of the day in bed. The staff began to notice that Roger wasn’t behaving like himself and decided to take him back to bed. What staff was […]