UCP of the Golden Gate

05/03/2016

WE’RE HIRING!

UCP of the Golden Gate is currently looking for part-time staff to assist children in our Everyone In program as one-to-one Recreation Assistants. You will assist children who have disabilities to participate and have fun in a variety of childcare programs throughout the Bay Area. We have many open locations and a variety of schedules/shifts. It’s a great experience for anyone who plans to work in the areas of childhood education; therapies: behavioral, speech, and occupational; and those with a passion for caring. For more information and to learn how to apply, please call our office at (510) 832-7430 or email: [email protected].

03/03/2016

Tell Me the Number Before Infinity - United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate - UCPGG

http://ucpgg.org/event/tell-me-the-number-before-infinity-2/
Upcoming book signing click on the link for more information.

The is is the only book of its kind, told from two perspectives by a mother and daughter. Becky was one of the "rst children to be mainstreamed in Santa Cruz County under the 1975 law. Arranged chronologically from birth to age forty: narrated by Becky Taylor herself, who has cerebral palsy, and by…

11/19/2015

Alameda County Community Food Bank’s Holiday Food Helpline is available from November 1 to December 25. To find holiday food in your area, please call (510) 635-3663 and follow the prompts for Holiday Food.
After you enter your Zip code and household size, a prerecorded message will inform you of locations near you.
If you are in urgent need of food today please call our Emergency Food Helpline at 1-800-870-FOOD (3663)

10/27/2015

Study: Food stamps do much more to fight poverty than we thought

http://www.vox.com/2015/10/27/9618332/meyer-snap-housing-underreporting

Twice as much, in fact.

10/08/2015

Deaf People in Havana

http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1021131401

This SFPL event will occur on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 6:00 - 7:30 at Main Library Branch, Latino/Hispanic Rms A & B

10/08/2015

*Lives Worth Living

http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1021080701

This SFPL event will occur on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 6:00 - 7:30 at Main Library Branch, Koret Auditorium

10/07/2015

2015 Conference - Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area

The Bay Area Adult Autism/DD Programs and Housing Summit, 10/23/15

http://www.sfautismsociety.org/2015-conference.html

10/07/2015

Join the National Park Service and Golden Gate National Recreation Area Group Discussion on Access to Parks! On October 19, 2015 learn, share and improve accessibility for people who are blind, deaf, and have limited mobility at Muir Beach Overlook, Muir Beach, Muir Woods, Rodeo Beach, Battery Wallace, Fort Baker, Crissy Field East Beach, Kirby Cove, Mori Point, Fort Mason, Alcatraz, Fort Point, Lands End, Stinson Beach, and Baker Beach.

04/24/2014

ucphoopflyer.spring2014 | United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate - UCPGG

Looking for a spring activity for your special needs child? Register for UCP HOOPS Basketball Camp -
sessions are Sunday May 18th and June 1st.
http://ucpgg.org/support-programs/ucphoopflyer-spring2014-3/
www.norcalcourts.com/register-forms-payment/

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04/24/2014

Community Partnership Awards | Government and Community Relations

Congratulations SNAP! Our Special Needs Aquatic Program was awarded the Community Partnership Award from Stanford. Great job!
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/govcr/community-partnership-awards/

Stanford's Office of Public Affairs initiated this program to honor the valuable partnerships that exist between Stanford and its neighbors, and to celebrate community efforts that successfully tackle real world problems and advance the public good. Award winners are selected based on their initiati…

04/17/2014

“He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not” | United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate - UCPGG

http://ucpgg.org/alvas-perspective/2014/04/16/%E2%80%9Che-loves-me-he-loves-me-not%E2%80%9D/

about this attribute I noticed that people, especially men I was interested in dating, started to get more comfortable with my disability and began to see it as something more than just a letdown.

03/25/2014

Harness invented by mother helps disabled children walk for first time

Harness invented by mother helps disabled children walk for first time

Pictured from left, Daniel Smyth, five, Bethany Watson, and Charlotte Taylor, both three, have given the invention their seal of approval.

03/18/2014

Happy Talkers – Welcome

Free developmental screenings provided by Happy Talkers Foundation for Kids. April 12th in Mountain View or May 3rd in Dublin
http://www.happytalkers.org/#/help-starts-here

Happy Talkers is the most innovative non-profit organization dedicated to child development. Our team of passionate, talented and fun therapists, physicians and specialists are committed to bringing out the extraordinary in every child. We offer families a wide range of educational, developmental an...

02/26/2014

“If At First You Don’t Succeed…” | United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate - UCPGG

Still rings true!!

“… try try again.” Everyone knows this phrase and while it is definitely corny, it is also very true. I associate it with my mom, wiping tears out of my eyes, or screaming with me at the top of our lungs because I had just encountered yet another narrow-minded person who told me something was imposs...

02/21/2014

The LaChris Connection Thanks you!

Gain access to Care Providers in the SF/ Marin area while enjoying an afternoon of fun and entertainment with other families of children with special needs Sunday - Feb 23rd
http://www.lachrisconnection.org/for-families/tlc-events-for-parents-families/

Providing practical, caring support for families of children with special needs and disabilities.

01/30/2014

Microsoft disability scholarship

Attention high school seniors pursuing an education in technology - Check out the Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship! Application deadline is March 15th.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx

To be considered for the Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship, you must: To apply for the Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship, the student must meet the following guidelines: application R�sum�.

01/16/2014

Curiosity Doesn’t Always Kill The Cat (or Child) | United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate - UCPGG

Another great post by Alva - reminding us to cultivate the curiosity within our children to learn, explore, and understand.
http://ucpgg.org/alvas-perspective/2014/01/15/curiosity-doesn%E2%80%99t-always-kill-the-cat-or-child/

Kids are very inquisitive creatures; they like to explore, ask questions, and take in the world with nonjudgmental curiosity.

01/03/2014

Healing Light

Let's start this New Year off right!

01/02/2014

2014 Scholarship Application Period Now Open

Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors and College Students who have parents with disabilities. For more information go to http://www.lookingglass.org/scholarships/140-2014-scholarship-application

Scholarship Application informnation for Through the Loooking Glass (TLG)

12/31/2013

snap commercial!

Please consider making a donation at www.snapkids.org this holiday season. Every donation and warm wish ripples through our community and creates opportunities now and in the future for our beautiful children to grow.

The Special Needs Aquatic Program (SNAP) is a great way for children with special gifts and challenges to explore the water, swim, get fit, meet friends, fin...

12/10/2013

Survey: More than 80% of special educators say budget cuts have affected services

Survey: More than 80% of special educators say budget cuts have affected services

A majority of special-education teachers recently surveyed by the Council for Exceptional Children and the National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education & Related Services said budget cuts have affected special-education services in their districts. "To be successful in school, stud...

12/10/2013

How To Reduce Fear For Autistic Kids~snagglebox

How To Reduce Fear For Autistic Kids~snagglebox

Bec Oakley

11/21/2013

Enter “Our Favorite CP Teacher” Contest

Show your appreciation to your child's favorite teacher or therapist and nominate them to win!

Nominate your favorite teacher for the chance to win an awesome gift package! We’re reaching out to the organizations listed in our Cerebral Palsy Survival Guide to spread the word about “Our Favorite CP Teacher Contest.” Teachers and therapists that work with children with CP under the age of 18 ar...

11/13/2013

Check out Alva's new blog post on our web page about independent living!
http://ucpgg.org/alvas-perspective/