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• Day-Service Delivery Modifications Due to COVID-19

  Fri, July 10, 2020

  Since the start of California’s shelter-in-place mandate on March 20th, UCP WORK, Inc’s Applied Abilities programs have transitioned to virtual at-home day services to mitigate the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19.

• Integrated & Adaptive Arts Program for Santa Barbara Youth at Inclusive Arts Studio for Artists with Disabilities

  Thu, June 11, 2020

  UCP WORK, Inc. announces that the organization has received a generous grant that will go towards our Fall 2020 Children's Adaptive Arts Program at Santa Barbara Art Works, an arts studio-gallery for artists with disabilities located in downtown Santa Barbara.

• Hiring People with Disabilities is Doing Good Business

  Fri, June 05, 2020

  In the United States alone, 42.5 million people have at least one form of disability. That means that people with disabilities make up the largest minority nationwide.  So then why are they also the most untapped labor market?  Perhaps it’s because of the misconceptions about people with disabilities that have made employers reluctant to hire them.  It’s also due to increased barriers that once a person has transitioned out of youth services, such as special education, there are very few vocational training services available, in some cities, to bridge the gap between high school and the start of a meaningful career.  The majority of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities remain either unemployed or underemployed despite their ability, desire, and willingness to work. 

• Carpinteria Students Give Back by Hosting Virtual Game Nights with Residents in Supported Living

  Wed, May 27, 2020

  Servons (to serve), is a motto to student life at Cate School, shares Director of Community Engagement, Will Homes.  Although volunteering for public service hours is not required, like at most public schools, Cate focuses on giving back as a tradition and is available to students by choice.  Cate’s Public Service Night program, which has evolved since the 1980’s, consists of a group of 5-7 high school students, that volunteer weekly at a number of local organizations and have the opportunity to engage with agency participants in games and other enrichment activities. 

• A Positive Boost During 2020 Pandemic with Staff Incentives, PPE, and Delivered Groceries

  Mon, April 20, 2020

  Together, UCP WORK, Inc. and the community of people with disabilities are feeling the tremendous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At UCP WORK, Inc., our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our constituents.

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