Hi everyone,
Just forwarding this from another list.
Is anyone here in the area of the hurricane? The news reports we are
getting here in Aus are shockiing and very distressing to watch.
My best wishes and hopes for safety and relief for all affected.
Rayna
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Subject: [D-WILD] fwd: another Hurricane Katrina disaster relief fund
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Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:00:15 -0700
From: Naomi Griffin <[log in to unmask]>
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United Cerebral Palsy Launches Disaster Relief Fund
Hurricane Katrina Devastates UCP of Greater New Orleans; UCP of
Greater Houston and Other Affiliates Prepare to Aid Displaced
Families with Special Needs
Hurricane Katrina has devastated United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of
Greater New Orleans, essentially ceasing services to hundreds of
people with disabilities - including dozens with severe disabilities
who need 24-hour assistance from dedicated direct support staff.
At present, consumers and employees of UCP of Greater New Orleans, as
well as their families, are scattered across the mid-south and many
are unaccounted for.
"We are most concerned about our consumers with severe disabilities,
many of whom were not able to leave New Orleans prior to the
hurricane's landfall," said Jo Bugg, Acting Executive Director of UCP
of Greater New Orleans. "I urge our consumers, their families and
staff to call our hotline, as they are able, so we can work to ensure
their safety."
United Cerebral Palsy has set-up an emergency hotline for United
Cerebral Palsy of New Orleans. Concerned consumers and their
families, employees and volunteers can call (800) 872-5827 to receive
information, as well as leave messages about their personal status.
People can also visit the UCP of Greater New Orleans Web site at
www.ucpgno.org to leave messages for consumers and
employees. National and regional staff will monitor both message systems.
In addition to the tragedy facing UCP of Greater New Orleans,
thousands of people with disabilities throughout the southern United
States have been affected by widespread hurricane damage and power outages.
United Cerebral Palsy has set-up a Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
Fund to provide services to people with disabilities affected by
hurricane Katrina and assist UCP affiliates throughout the region
restore their operations as quickly as possible. If you are able to
help, we you encourage you to make an online donation at www.ucp.org/donate.
Additionally, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston, working
directly with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the
local United Way, has committed to provide referrals and direct
services to displaced families with special needs. Reports have
indicated up to 100,000 displaced persons may arrive in Houston in
the coming days.
Beyond direct cash contributions, UCP of Greater Houston has
specifically asked for donations of durable medical equipment, such
as electric wheelchairs, to help replace damaged or abandoned devices
that are essential to people's mobility and independence. The public
may contact UCP of Greater Houston directly at (713) 838-9050 to
donate equipment.
United Cerebral Palsy is committed to assisting people with
disabilities and their families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Our
thoughts and prayers are with all the people of the mid-south,
especially this most vulnerable population.
Stephen Bennett
President and CEO
United Cerebral Palsy
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Most UCP consumers are people with disabilities other than cerebral palsy.
United Cerebral Palsy is one of the nation's leading organizations
serving and advocating for more than 54 million Americans with
disabilities. For more information, visit www.ucp.org.
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