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March 2016
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Jay Ezelle, Board President
Every moment I spend on our campus inspires me. I always leave with far more than I have given, and I'm absolutely certain that we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Upcoming Events
April
12 - Civiettes Reunion *RSVP
29 - Casual Day
May
12 - Driving After Dark
You make possible: 
735 families were served last year through our Early Intervention Program.  UCP is home to the state's largest Early Intervention Program.
THANK YOU for helping make this possible!
WELCOME to the inaugural issue of the UCP Gazette, our first-ever monthly newsletter. On behalf of our Boards of Directors, participants, staff and volunteers, we THANK YOU for helping make all of this possible - transforming lives - through your support of UCP. Happy reading! 
RONNE HESS: UCP IS A LIFELIINE
Life-long volunteer Ronne Hess recently spent a few quiet moments with UCP’s Chief Development Officer, Alison Berman. When asked about her history with and unfailing passion for UCP of Greater Birmingham, Ronne shared the following …. Click here to read Ronne's story.
CASUAL DAY IS COMING ... APRIL 29 ... ORDER TODAY! 
GO CASUAL FOR OUR CAUSE! Join us for Casual Day and help raise much-needed funds for individuals with disabilities. Contact Jennifer Dowdle with questions. Click here to download a coordinator kit. Don't delay! ORDER DEADLINE IS APRIL 8.  
Program Spotlight: Adult Art Therapy
Individuals with special needs have incredibly creative abilities, many times excelling in art more than typical peers. Moreover, art is a way for individuals with disabilities to communicate and express themselves in wonderful ways illustrating that creativity isn’t trapped by disabilities. Art Therapy exhibits what individuals with disabilities CAN do. Thank YOU for supporting our art, music, and dance programs. Click here to read more.
Volunteer News
RSVP by April 5 to Brandi Swift at 943-5235. 
ASK THE EXPERT
Five Tips for Communicating with Individuals Who Have Disabilities       
1.  Get on their level.  If the person you are speaking with is using a wheelchair or is small in stature, getting on their eye level is a great way to engage him or her and help put the individual at ease. Click here to read more.
LIVING LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS
Congratulations Daniel!
Daniel Creeach, an adult participant at LINCPoint, was recently awarded the AAC User of the Year by the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama.  Daniel accepted the award using his augmentative communication device.  Click below to hear his speech!
Come visit & join in the fun! Contact Lee Thrash to schedule a tour TODAY!
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