Welcome to UCP Sarasota Manatee

Did you know?

1. There are more boys born with Cerebral Palsy than girls (for every 100 girls there are 135 boys)

2. About 1/2 of children with CP are born prematurely.

3. More than 1/2 of children with CP have bilateral spastic paraparesis (leg weakness)

4. About 1/3 of children with CP have hemiplegia (one side of the body paralyzed, as typically seen in adult stroke)

5. Stroke in a baby or child less than the age of 3 results in CP.

6. 1 in 9 people with CP have features of Autism.

7. 1 in 4 people with CP have epileptic seizures.

8. 6 out of 10 people with CP have normal or superior intelligence.

9. 1 in 11 children with CP are legally blind.

10. About 3 of 10 children with CP have severe learning disabilities.

11. 1 in 50 children with CP are deaf.

12. 1 in 20 children with CP have tremor and ataxia.

13. 1 in 3 children with CP cannot walk.

14. 1 in 4 children with CP cannot feed or dress themselves.

15. The incidence and prevalence of Cerebral Palsy is rising world wide, there are new treatments that must be tested to improve function and decrease the disability caused by CP. These include medications, regenerative techniques, physical and cognitive therapies, robotics, functional neuromuscular stimulation, bio-feedback and more.

Mission Statement

United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota-Manatee, Inc. serves the community by providing a full array of beneficial services and resources to individuals with disabilities and their families and by advocating their full independence, productivity, and citizenship.

We also educate through public awareness, fund-raising efforts, dissemination of information and acquisition of resources.

Board of Directors
Barnett A. Greenberg, DBA, Chairperson

Members
Mark Famiglio – President

Wendy Mann Resnick – Executive Director

David Band
Howard Cobin
Shane Egan
Curt Eskew
Jody Feinroth
Joyce Hales
Linda Lederman Kirby
John Loria
Clive Lubner
Natalie Main
Elle McComb
Gavin Meshad
John Meshad
Rob Moffatt
Michael Outlaw
Susan Palmer
Rob Streitz
Brad Tremitiere

The United Cerebral Palsy National Office, located in Washington, D.C.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Someone's in the Kitchen with Tommy and Phil
"THAI ONE ON"
Interactive Dinner

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.

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Michael’s On East
Polo Bar & Grill
Bobby & Wendy Mann Resnick
SARASOTA Magazine
WWSB ABC 7

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Chill Lounge Night
Doug Libertore
Menell Family Foundation
Jeff Roberti
Samoor Grotto