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Subject: Life Without Limits: United Cerebral Palsy and Children's
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 July, 2005
 Volume 1, Issue 5



Children's Rights



Dear UCP e-Advocate, Child
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Here at United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), we strongly believe that early
childhood intervention is the fundamental foundation for lifelong
independence.



However, our research shows that up to 80% of children and youth in
American foster care systems have a physical or cognitive disability,
and they simply do not have access to the supports and services they
need.



That's why last month United Cerebral Palsy launched a partnership with
Children's Rights, the nation's leading organization promoting and
protecting the rights of children in foster care systems.



The partnership will bring together Children's Rights' advocacy
expertise with the grassroots power of the UCP national affiliate
network to promote foster care reform in states around the nation.



As always, thank you for your continued support.



Stephen Bennett
President and CEO
United Cerebral Palsy





 Take Action

*        Support  <http://ga4.org/campaign/home_6_29_05> the Repeal of
Medicare's "In-The-Home" Restriction



*        Urge Your  <http://ga4.org/campaign/ss_5_5_05> Members of
Congress to Put People First


 Disability News



*       United Cerebral Palsy and Children's Rights Announce Partnership
for Foster Children and Youth with Disabilities
UCP Trustee Loreen Arbus Leads New Advocacy Affiliation
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has announced a multi-year partnership with
Children's Rights to advocate for children and youth with disabilities
in foster care systems nationwide. The first phase of the partnership
will be funded by a gift of over $100,000 from UCP Trustee Loreen Arbus.
The partnership aims to initiate research and connect UCP affiliate
grassroots strength with Children's Rights to amplify local and national
advocacy efforts for children and youth with disabilities in foster
care.
 <http://ga4.org/publicpolicy/lwl_7_7_05.html#arbus> Read more...



*       ClubMom Selects UCP for Dollar Drive
ClubMom <http://www.clubmomdollardrive.com/?qid=215> , a national
membership organization for moms, has selected United Cerebral Palsy
(UCP) to join its ClubMom Dollar Drive for Charity. The Dollar Drive
began May 2nd and will continue until March 31, 2006. During the
campaign, the organization will donate $1 for every woman who registers
with ClubMom <http://www.clubmomdollardrive.com/?qid=215>  and selects
UCP as their charity of choice. ClubMom
<http://www.clubmomdollardrive.com/?qid=215>  will also donate 1% of all
purchases on their Online Mall by women who select UCP as their charity
of choice.
 <http://ga4.org/publicpolicy/lwl_7_7_05.html#clubmom> Read more... or
join ClubMom <http://www.clubmomdollardrive.com/?qid=215>  today!



 United Cerebral Palsy Affiliate Spotlight

*
UCP Greater Birmingham Receives Top Efficiency Rating
For the fourth consecutive year, Charity Navigator has given United
Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham four stars, the equivalent of an
"exceptional" rating for efficient use of contributions. UCP of Greater
Birmingham is one of only 10 charities in Alabama to receive the
four-star rating.
 <http://ga4.org/publicpolicy/lwl_7_7_05.html#birmingham> Read more...





 Headlines


*       Lack
<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orl-asecrussell27062705jun27,0,5455
568.story?coll=orl-news-headlines> of aid my cause home for people with
disabilities to shut down
The Russell Home for Atypical Children in Florida may be forced to shut
down within 18 months if more money isn't received by the home which has
housed children with disabilities from cerebral palsy to traumatic brain
injury for more than 50 years .  Orlando Sentinel (06/27/05)



*       Hidden
<http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,15775441%255E
24331,00.html> autistic traits in women
A study by Professor Christopher Gillberg of the National Center of
Autism Studies at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland suggests
many "more women have autism than believed because their traits are less
obvious or severe than males." Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia)
(06/30/05)



*       T-Mobile
<http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/12018265.htm> settles
discrimination suit
T-Mobile settled a discrimination suit brought on by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission for $40,000 after the company was
charged with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Kansas
City Star (06/30/05)



*       New
<http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0507030342jul03,1,
4294265.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed> bill to help people with
disabilities
A new state program in Illinois is expected to help low-income families,
including people with disabilities and senior citizens, find affordable
housing and is expected to raise up to $30 million in rent aid. Chicago
Tribune (07/03/05)



*       New
<http://www.detnews.com/2005/schools/0507/05/B01-236842.htm> changes to
IDEA have some worried
Some parents and special education advocates fear the July 1 changes to
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) will
make it easier for schools to kick out students with disabilities
through expulsion and suspension. The Detroit News (07/05/05)



 Perspectives

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"There is a serious systemic problem that needs to be addressed....
Available research indicates there is a clear lack of information given
to foster parents about a child's disability and their needs."



-- Janna Starr, Director of Disability Rights Policy for the Disability
Policy Collaboration

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United Cerebral Palsy is one of the nation's leading organizations
serving and advocating for more than 54 million Americans with
disabilities.



Most UCP consumers are people with disabilities other than cerebral
palsy.



For more information, visit  <http://www.ucp.org/> www.ucp.org.




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