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2012 Life Without Limits Lunhceon
Judge David Beck Receives Schwartz Family Community Service Award
Daytona Beach, Fla. (April 27, 2012) - UCP of East Cental Florida presented Circuit Court Judge David Beck with the Schwartz Family Community Service Award at Thursday's Life Without Limits Luncheon at the Daytona 500 Club.
Beck was honored for his service and dedication to individuals with disabilities through his work with Special Olympics for over two decades.
"To be recognized for something that has been so inspirational and rewarding to me is extremely humbling," said Beck upon receiving the award. "I believe coaching Special Olympics has been far more rewarding to me than to the athletes. I have felt inspired by the athletes so many times and I am grateful and honored to be selected for the Schwartz Family Community Service Award."
The Schwartz Family Award is named for Vance and Geraldine "Jerry" Schwartz, who opened the Work Oriented Rehabilitation Center (WORC) in 1969, now known as UCP of East Central Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz and their entire family - Dennis, Denise, Arthur and Chuck - have dedicated their lives to expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
More than 200 people attended the April 26 Life Without Limits Luncheon, presented by Bright House Networks. UCP of East Central Florida has provided services to youth and adults with disabilities since 1969. UCP provides vocational training and employment, adult basic education, support services, youth employment services, supported living and residential services to over 900 individuals each year in Volusia, Flagler and surrounding counties. For information, contact UCP, 1100 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach, (386) 274-6474 or visit online at www.ucpecf.org.
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AT&T Holiday Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Photo cutline: (ATTCheck-2.jpg) UCP President and CEO Craig Bird (center) and UCP Board Chair Liz Francati (far right) accept a generous donation from the AT&T Pioneers.
Photo cutline: (ATT1138.jpg) Members of the AT&T Pioneers are joined by Santa in serving a holiday meal to the clients and staff of United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida.
AT&T Pioneers Serve Up Holiday Celebration and $1,000
to Individuals with Disabilities
Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2011) -- On December 14, the clients of United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida (UCP) enjoyed their annual holiday party with support from the AT&T Pioneers. The Pioneers, AT&T employees and retirees who volunteer to serve the local community, served up barbecue to UCP participants, staff and residents of the assisted living facility as part of AT&T's annual tradition. AT&T also presented a special gift to UCP - a $1,000 donation to purchase needed items for the UCP facility.
About AT&T Pioneers: The AT&T Pioneers are a group of AT&T employees and retirees that volunteer to serve the local community. http://www.attpioneervolunteers.org/__HomeRegion/HomeRegion.html
ABOUT UCP:
UCP of East Central Florida has provided services to youth and adults with disabilities since 1969. UCP provides vocational training, support services, youth employment services and supported living services to over 900 individuals each year in Volusia, Flagler and surrounding counties. For information, contact UCP, 1100 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach, (386) 274-6474 or visit online at www.ucpecf.org.
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Schwartz Family Community Service Award
July 4th Event Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Arc and UCP Participants Celebrate Independance Day Together
With Voter Registration
Daytona Beach, FL (June 22, 2011) -- Individuals with disabilities from United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida and The Arc of Volusia will gather on Friday, July 1, to celebrate the Fourth of July at an event that will include voter registration.
On Friday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., adults served by UCP and The Arc will practice self advocacy by registering to vote during the celebration which includes an independence parade, flag ceremony, dancing and barbeque on the campuses of UCP and The Arc. The voter registration drive is being coordinated by the Self Advocacy group of Volusia County, which is comprised of individuals from UCP, The Arc, the Duvall Home and many other organizations throughout Volusia County.
For the last four years, the Self Advocacy group has worked together to advocate with a powerful collective voice. Recent activities of this passionate group include personal meetings with lawmakers and community leaders. In May, members initiated a rally attended by nearly 100 people and quickly sent information to legislators on the impact of cuts in medicaid waiver service.
The Arc and UCP Independence Day Celebration will begin Friday, July 1, at UCP 1100 Jimmy Ann Dr., Daytona Beach from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. and continue at The Arc, 100 Jimmy Huger Circle, Daytona Beach from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Micky Beauregard, 386-274-6474 ext 22.
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