www.ucpbham.com                                       October 2016
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I remember the early mornings and our long drives to get our Hannah to UCP each morning before work.  It was well worth the trip.  UCP laid for us a solid foundation for inclusion and a life without limits for Hannah. When I look at where she is and we are today, and how far Hannah has come, my thoughts always return to those first 5 1/2 years of her life at UCP.  We are forever grateful for the knowledge they imparted to us and the love they showed to Hannah.  
- Judy Baker, mother of Hannah Baker, Hand In Hand Early Intervention and Early Learning Program graduate
Dear Friends,
Each month we share wonderful stories and information in our newsletter. October is Down Syndrome Awareness and Disability Employment Awareness Month, and UCP is privileged to work with individuals living with all types of disabilities. Please share this newsletter with friends, family and co-workers. You may impact someone’s life without even knowing.
With gratitude, 
Dr. Gary Edwards, Chief Executive Officer
The Crawford Family: Love Makes Us More Alike Than Different
Meet the Crawford family and find out how their lives turned from shock to joy when learning that their unborn baby, Elaine, would have Down Syndrome. Click here to learn more about their journey.
 Project SEARCH – Inclusion Works!
UCP is involved in an innovative school-to-work program for high school students with developmental disabilities to help increase their chances for becoming employed and included in the community. "Become educated" about this unique opportunity and its impact on students like YaBathe: Click here 
Ask The Expert: Tips for Surviving AND Enjoying Holidays
- by Nanci Neighbors-Scarpulla, M.Ed., ALC, Service Coordinator at Hand in Hand

Parenting a child with a special need can be especially tricky this time of the year.  Click here for simple tips on how to bring fun and joy into your holidays.
Board Spotlight: Rebecca Hargraves - Junior Board, Vino & Van Gogh Chair
I wanted to become actively involved with an organization that works to make a difference in the lives of people within our community.  UCP has an established reputation of serving and I wanted to be a part of that.
In Case You Missed It: Hand In Hand Early Intervention
For a child at risk, early intervention is critical.  That's why visiting a child at home, at no cost to the family, is standard practice for UCP's Early Intervention Program.  Hear one mother's story in this brief video.
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