UCP of Maine is a comprehensive Disability Resource Network--providing individuals and families with the programs and services they need in order to live more productive fulfilling lives...WE ARE SO MUCH MORE!!!
Washington County Children’s Program Holds Another Successful Dental Clinic!
The Washington County Children’s program held another successful Dental Clinic on April 24th, 26th, and 27th. Children were able to receive a dental checkups and services and adults were eligible for emergency care.
Check out the many articles and links below with local area coverage of the event.
Good Medicine Spring Edition Quoddy Tides 4/26 Quoddy Tides 4/12
Machias Valley News Observer 3/27 Machias Valley News Observer 4/17 Machias Valley News Observer 5/1
The Downeast Coastal Press 3/26 The Downeast Coastal Press 4/16 Calais Advertiser 4/4 Calais Advertiser 4/18
Sitting Up: Blogging from my Chair
Check out our UCP Board Member Avery Olmstead’s latest post from his blog Sitting Up: Blogging from my Chair. His latest post gives us a light-hearted perspective on traveling while in a wheelchair.
Click here to view.
UCP of Maine Bridges Department Goes the “Extra Mile”
The Bridges Department represented UCP of Maine during the Walk for Autism in Bangor on April 28, and helped raise over $1,000 to support individuals with autism!
Click here to see it on the Autism Society of Maine’s Facebook page.
The Autism Society of Maine Features UCP of Maine’s Bridges Program’s Bulletin Board on Their Facebook Page!!
The Autism Society of Maine featured the Bridges Program’s creative bulletin board on their Facebook page featuring materials from The Autism Society of Maine!
Click here to view their Facebook page!!!
UCP of Maine Receives $1000 from Bangor Savings in its Community Matters More Campaign!!!
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation is donating $100,000 to Maine based non-profit organizations throughout the State of Maine. UCP of Maine will receive $1000 from this campaign. We would like to thank Bangor Savings Bank for their generosity as well as the people who voted for UCP of Maine in the Community Matters More Campaign!
Click here to view the results of the Community Matters More Campaign!
Have an Idea?
Do you have ideas for funding or events? We want to hear it!!!
Please submit a detailed summary of your plan or idea that focuses on the key concepts of your vision. Please click here for required proposal format.
Proposals will be accepted throughout the year. Submit proposals via e-mail in an MS Word attachment to . Confirmation for proposals received will be delivered by e-mail only. Mailed or hand delivered copies will not be accepted.
Due to the volume of proposals, if your proposal is accepted a UCP employee will be in contact with you.
Money Management Workshop!
Looking to gain skills and confidence to stretch your money, pay bills, reduce debt, and find money for savings and retirement? The Maine Centers for Women, Work & Community will be holding a workshop entitled My Money Works, Tools for Smart Money Choices. The sessions will run every Tuesday from April 23-May 21 (5 sessions) from 9:30-12:30 at the Tri-County Career Center. Click here to view flyer for more information on how to register!
The Maine Chapter of APSE is Holding Its Annual Conference!
APSE is the only national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities. APSE is a growing national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1988 as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment, now known as APSE. The Maine Chapter of APSE has been active for the last two years to promote Employment First and we are pleased to have national experts discuss best practices in Employment First at the conference.
Employment for Everyone:
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine May 23, 2013 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration 8:15 - Conference starts promptly at 8:45 a.m. Cost: APSE members $40.00, Non-APSE members $50.00 Vendors (includes one registration and table) $60.00
Click this link to register!
