Intern at UCP National! Founded in 1949, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), is one of the nation’s oldest health care related non-profit organizations. UCP works to promote the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other conditions, through an affiliate network. UCP’s national office supports our affiliate…
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2014 Internship Program
In 2014, our summer internship program offered internships in the following areas: Affiliate Services/Public Education Development/Fundraising Life Labs/Technology/Innovation Marketing/Communications Public Policy In addition to spending time with UCP National’s leadership staff, interns also met with corporate and other partners throughout the program. They also visited UCP of Central Pennsylvania, where they were able to meet with…
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UCP Internship Program We are now accepting applications for Fall and Winter interns! Click here for more information on how to apply! Founded in 1949, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), is one of the nation’s oldest health care related non-profit organizations. UCP works to promote the independence, productivity and…
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(Image Description: A 21 year old woman with short, dark hair looking in the distance.) When I first signed up for an academic internship program in Washington, DC through my college (University of California- San Diego), I had no idea that I was about to embark on the most rewarding and altering experience…
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Disaster preparedness is a challenge for anybody. It is never easy to plan for unexpected events, and make sure you will have everything you need to stay safe and healthy in the event of an emergency. However, living with a disability often means you may have extra considerations to think about when preparing for…
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(Image description: Six women in their 20s posing at the White House Forum on LGBT and Disability Issues. Three of them have dark hair and three have light hair. Five are standing and one is in a wheelchair.) As a representative of United Cerebral Palsy’s National Office, I was able to attend the White…
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