2009 marks UCP Colorado's 63rd Anniversary.
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Our Mission ...

"To create, support, and encourage inclusive opportunities for Coloradoans of all abilities and their families, through early intervention, education, employment, statewide training, information and referral, advocacy, public education services and collaborative strategies with emphasis on diversity, dignity, quality of life and the advancement of human potential."


History

"Do not follow where the path leads. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

As we deliver quality, innovative services to children and adults, we reflect on the importance of the courageous steps our nine Founding Mothers took in 1946.

They chose not to follow a well-beaten path leading to institutional care for their children born with severe cerebral palsy. Instead, they banded together to create a quality of life for their children that an institution could not provide.

Initial programs included parental support and socialization opportunities in the context of a loving, caring community setting, followed by opportunities for education. By 1953, the Founding Mothers had formed an organization called Cerebral Palsy Association and opened the doors to the first school in Colorado for children with disabilities.

Their example of courage guides us today. They can truly be proud of the new generations of mothers, fathers, families, friends, churches, schools, businesses and communities that have joined with them on the path to create choices and opportunities for equal participation in life for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.


The Legacy of UCP Colorado

Take a look at the history and legacy that is UCP Colorado. More than 60 years of service to Colorado are chronicled in this informative pdf file:

UCPLEGACY.PDF

UCP Colorado Board of Directors

Officers

James Reuter, Chairman of the Board
President, 1st Bank Data Corporation

Penfield Tate, Vice Chairman 
Attorney, Greenberg Traurig LLP

Brian Fisher, Vice Chairman
Owner, Thunderbird Development Company

Kathy Higgins, Treasurer
President, EHS Management Solutions, Inc.

Pamela L. Weinstein, Secretary                          
Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Denver Branch

Board Members

Russell Scott Bisbee
Parts Specialist, Bozarth Chevrolet

Curtis Crosier
Controller, ZeaChem, Inc.

Edward A.  Dauer, Attorney                
Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law
University of Denver College of Law  

Marty Hurd,                                                
Senior Vice President
Aon Consulting

Pat Lawrence
VP, Human Resources
RE/MAX International, Inc.

Chris Lepore
Director, State Government Affairs
Johnson & Johnson

Naomi Watkins
PFCC Representative

Past Chairman of the Board
Mark Welle
Owner, Wesco Laser Machining

President and CEO
Judith I. Ham
UCP Colorado

Honorary Members
Michael Smith
Owner
Dillon Ridge Liquors

Margaret Smith
Parent Auxiliary

Juanita Tomblinson
Founding Mother