UCP of Eastern CT

11/04/2026

💙 Celebrating Dedication and Years of Service at UCP!

Behind the meaningful work we do every day are incredible people who make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. We recently gathered over lunch to celebrate and recognize outstanding team members for their years of dedication and service to UCP of Eastern CT.

👏 Please join us in congratulating:
🌟 Christine – 25 Years
🌟 Kim – 20 Years
🌟 Jenn – 20 Years
🌟 Aline – 5 Years
🌟 Laura – 5 Years
🌟 Stacia – 5 Years
🌟 Wesnaldja – 5 Years

These milestones represent years of compassion, commitment, teamwork, and making a difference in our community. We are grateful for everything you do and the positive impact you continue to make. Thank you for being such an important part of the UCP family!

Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication! 💙 https://ow.ly/apXA5103aNV

UCP ECT celebrates dedicated staff members for their years of service, recognizing their commitment and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.

10/29/2026

💚 There’s no such thing as a “typical” person with Cerebral Palsy. Every person is unique!
This campaign challenges stereotypes and reimagines how people with cerebral palsy are represented. Every individual has their own story, talents, interests, and identity.

🎥 Watch this powerful video from Fightthestroke Foundation and its partners, co-designed with DUDE Milano, and help spread awareness and celebrate individuality.
🔗 https://ow.ly/PIj951006IB

Let’s build a world that embraces differences, promotes inclusion, and recognizes each person for who they are. 💚

10/26/2026

3 things UCP can help with this week!

📶 Wi-Fi Basics - Learn how to connect and understand the basics of getting online.

📹 Video Visits - Practice joining a telehealth appointment and checking your audio and video before your visit.

♿ Accessibility Features - Explore technology features that can make devices easier and more comfortable to use.

Learn at your own pace, ask questions, and build confidence. We’re here to help! 💙

🌐 Learn more: https://ow.ly/oyQi51006oZ

📧 [email protected] | 📞 (860) 288-9520

Aging Disability CT

10/24/2026

🛍️ Your Bag Can Give Back! 💙

This October, your everyday shopping trip can make a difference! For every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased throughout October, $1 will be donated to Bette’s Bounty!

📍 Stop & Shop, 155 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT

It’s an easy way to support local families, help reduce plastic waste, and give back to our community. Buy a bag. Give $1 back. Support Bette’s Bounty! 💙

Please share and help spread the word! https://ow.ly/q1k751006fM

10/23/2026

🦈 What a jaw-dropping day at Mystic Aquarium.

This past week, individuals from UCP of Eastern CT's In-Home Support Program enjoyed a fun-filled visit to Mystic Aquarium, where the group explored marine life and came face-to-face with a life-size Megalodon jaw replica.

Watch out, Kevin! https://ow.ly/S73n5100tk3
It was a wonderful day of discovery, laughter, and making memories together! 💙

10/22/2026

🏆 UCP is honored to receive the Private/Public Partnership Award at the DDS South Region Recognition Awards!

We’re grateful to our DDS partners, employers, families, and community partners who help create meaningful opportunities for the people we support. Together, we’re building independence, strengthening connections, and helping everyone live life without limits! 💙

🔗 Read more: https://ucpect.org/dds-private-public-partnership-award/

Connecticut Department of Developmental Services

10/15/2026

💻❤️ Telehealth doesn’t have to be stressful.

Have a video appointment coming up and feeling unsure about how to join? UCP’s Bridging the Digital Divide Program can help you feel more prepared and confident.

We can help you practice joining a video visit, check your audio and video, and get comfortable using the technology before your appointment.

Whether you’re new to telehealth or just want a little extra reassurance, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you take the stress out of connecting with your healthcare provider. 💙

📧 [email protected]
📞 (860) 288-9520
🌐 Learn more: https://ow.ly/3ugT50ZUTZG

, Aging Disability CT

10/12/2026

🥫 Make a Difference: Host a Food Drive for a Month for Bette’s Bounty! 💙

Looking for a simple way to give back to your community? Host a food drive and help stock the shelves of UCP of Eastern CT's Bette’s Bounty Food Pantry!

Whether you’re organizing a drive at your workplace, school, community group, church, or with friends and family, every donation helps ensure that individuals and families in our community have access to nutritious food.

✨ A few cans can make a BIG difference! Ready to get started? Learn how you can host your own food drive and help make a difference in our community.

👉 https://ow.ly/HRZ050ZUTFL

10/09/2026

💻❤️ Telehealth doesn’t have to be stressful.

Have a video appointment coming up and feeling unsure about how to join? UCP of Eastern CT's Bridging the Digital Divide Program can help you feel more prepared and confident.

We can help you practice joining a video visit, check your audio and video, and get comfortable using the technology before your appointment. Whether you’re new to telehealth or just want a little extra reassurance, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you take the stress out of connecting with your healthcare provider. 💙

📧 [email protected]
📞 (860) 288-9520
🌐 Learn more: https://ow.ly/VCKv50ZSqHL

CT State Unit on Aging

10/07/2026

We are proud to be a founding sponsor of Uniquely You Connecticut . Looking forward to a partnership of sharing excellent content and resources for people with disabilities and their families in our community.

💜 Welcoming United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Eastern Connecticut as a Uniquely You Connecticut partner! 🎉

One of the many things that makes UCP such an incredible resource is their focus on adaptive and assistive technology—developing solutions that help people with disabilities increase independence, access opportunities, and participate more fully in their communities.

And they are so much more than their name! In fact, 80% of the people they serve have disabilities other than Cerebral Palsy.

Today, UCP of Eastern Connecticut serves more than 350 individuals and families throughout Connecticut, providing support in areas including employment, independent living, family support, social self-sufficiency, and assistive technology.

We’re proud to have UCP of Eastern Connecticut as a resource and partner for our Uniquely You community! 💜

💻https://ucpect.org/
📞860.443.3800
Quaker Hill/Shoreline