You are viewing all events
50th Anniversary Celebration Begins
Join UCP of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley, Inc. as we kick-off a year-long celebration to commemorate 50 years of service to clients in North Alabama.
Follow the anniversary celebration on Facebook.
Summer Kickoff
Who: Families
What: Celebrate the beginning of summer with UCP and learn about summer programs and activities. Enjoy arts and crafts, outside fun on UCP's fully accessible playground, snacks, iPad fun, resource table with community summer information, and summer program registration.
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: Tuesday, June 4, 4-6 p.m.
How much? Free!
Summer Parent Groups
Who: Parents of children with special needs
What: All parents of children with disabilities are welcome and invited to attend this time of discussion, led by licensed counselor Marilyn Lands. Topics include CPR, nutrition, sign language, summer fun with things you have on-hand, and much more!
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: Monday, 9-10:15 a.m. and 10:30-11:45 a.m., Wednesday/Thursday, 9-11 a.m.
How much? Free
50th Anniversary Reunion
The UCP Huntsville 50th Anniversary Reunion will be Sunday, June 9, 12:30-4 p.m., at the Brahan Spring Park Everybody Can Play playground and pavilion. All past and present UCP clients, client families, volunteers, board members, staff, community partners, and telethon participants are welcome and invited to attend.
Thank you to UCP Board President John Jeffery of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for his sponsorship of this event.
Check back soon for more details!
MCDAP Awards Nomination Deadline
The Madison City Disability Advocacy Board is accepting nominations for its annual MCDAB Awards for Inspiration, Faith, and Personal Service. (The Employment Award is not given until October, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.)
Criteria for each award and nomination forms are available at www.mcdab.org. Deadline is June 10.
Tech for Teens
What: Teens age 12-18 of all abilities are invited to experience technology in a fun, educational and socially interactive way utilizing computers, tablets and gaming systems. Each session day is based around a theme and games, with apps, books and websites utilized to provide access to that theme.
Assistive technology tools are available for participants with physical limitations, including switch accessible game controllers, a wheelchair accessible Wii Balance Board, head controlled computer mouse, and switch accessible iPad adapters.
Tech for Teens is hosted at the UCP Technology & Training Center and staffed by UCP T.A.S.C. (Technology Assistance for Special Consumers) technology specialists, education professionals, and typically developing peer volunteers.
Where: UCP Technology & Training Center
When: June 10, 17, 24, July 8, 22, 29, and Aug. 5, 10-11:30 a.m.
How much? $10 per session
Registration: Each session day is limited to 12 participants. Call 256-859-8300 or email lparks@ucphuntsville.org to register.
Art Stops
Who: Children with special needs and their siblings
What: Make and take art sessions with UCP teachers
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: June 11 and 25, July 9 & 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Drop-in and out)
How much? Free! No registration required.
Improving Outcomes for Children with Disabilities Parents and Teachers Together
Conference- Raising the Standards: Improving Outcomes for Children with Disabilities Parents and Teachers Together
Who: The conference is free and open to all families of children with disabilities, educators, and professionals serving families.
What: Sessions will include An Overview of Education in
Alabama by Dr. Tommy Bice, the new Alabama Diploma by Alicia Myrick, Understanding Functional Behavioral Assessments by Ashlie Walker, and Assistive Technology by Helen Baker.
When: Friday, June 14, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Contact 334-567-2252 or 866-532-7660 for conference sites.
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ALPTIConferenceRegistration2013.
For more information, visit http://www.alabamaparentcenter.com/2012/calendar/index.php.
Fun Fridays at UCP!
Who: Children with special needs ages 18 months-3 years with parent/caregiver
What: Fun Fridays will engage children in theme related activities and may include sensory exploration, outside play, art activities, special snacks, and community guests. This is a great way to bond with your child while exposing them to new and exciting opportunities!
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: 10-11 a.m. (social time begins at 9:45 a.m.)
• June 14: Sing-a-long Story Time! Join Emily (Huntsville Public LIbrary storyteller) for a toddler-friendly story followed by arts and crafts.
• June 28: Summer Songs with Autumn! Join local musician Autumn Calvert as she leads you and your child in a fun-filled sing-a-long.
• July 12: Sing-a-long Story Time! Join Emily (Huntsville Public LIbrary storyteller) for a toddler-friendly story followed by arts and crafts.
• July 19: Get Movin' & Get Messy! Join Occupational Therapist Janet Taylor as she shares ways to get your toddler/preschooler moving, followed by some messy play.
How much? Registration is $5 per session, per child (max. cost $10 per family). Registration for each session ends one week prior. Call 256-852-5600 to register.
NABA Poker Run to benefit UCP
The North Alabama Boaters Association (NABA) presents the 2013 River Poker Run to benefit UCP of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley, Inc. on Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Ditto Landing.
The Poker Run will begin at 10 a.m. (starting points are Ditto Landing, Decatur, and Guntersville), card turn-in is at Ditto Landing 4-5:30 p.m., and the awards banquet is 6-9 p.m. at Kingston Pavilion at Ditto Landing. Family fun will take place throughout the day at Ditto Landing (more details to follow!).
The NABA River Poker Run is not a race, just a great chance to spend a day on the beautiful Tennessee River with family and friends while supporting UCP! Cash prizes will be awarded ($2,500 prize purse based on goal of 400 hands sold).
Pre-register and begin the run in Decatur, Guntersville, or at Ditto Landing. Pick up four cards on the river and the final card at Ditto Landing. Three card boats will be located along a 10-mile course with a card stop at Butler Basin.
Don’t have a boat? Don’t worry! You can get all of your cards at Ditto Landing after the run and still enjoy the fun. Any size boat or watercraft is welcome, from PWCs to ski boats and cruisers.
Participants may buy as many poker hands as desired for $25 per hand. Attendance to the awards banquet is free. Poker hands and corporate sponsorship opportunities are tax-deductible.
The awards banquet will include non-alcoholic drinks, music and fun. Alcoholic beverages are not provided by NABA or UCP but are allowed at the event. If you choose to drink, drink responsibly and at your own risk.
NABA and UCP are inviting a variety of vendors to sell food, arts and crafts at Ditto Landing for the duration of the event. For vendor participation information, contact Tracy Cieniewicz at and 256-859-4900.
The run will take place rain or shine and no refunds will be issued for this charitable event. If you can’t make the run because of imperfect weather, be sure to get your cards at Ditto Landing after the run.
Camp "I Can" Motor Camp
Who: Children ages 5-10 with physical disabilities or gross motor delays
What: Campers are invited to experience fun summer activities through play and exploration at UCP’s annual Camp “I Can” day camp. Activities include music, water and sand play, arts and crafts, technology, and visits from a variety of special guests. This year’s theme is “The Wild, Wild West.”
Camp “I Can” is hosted at the UCP Therapy Center and utilizes the center’s classrooms, therapy gyms, and fully handicap accessible playground. Camps are staffed by UCP therapists, special instructors, developmental specialists, technology specialists, and volunteers.
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: June 18-21, 9 a.m.-noon
How much? $200 per camper (Scholarships may be available; No charge for Medicaid-eligible children). Space is limited. Registration is by application on a first come, first served basis.
Dr. Charlie Law’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Dr. Charlie Law’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic June 28.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact UCP Clinic Case Manager Stephanie Wright at 256-852-5600.
CPR Training
Who: Parents and Caregivers
What: Basic CPR Training by Certified Trainer Stephanie Wright
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: July 10 & 11, 9-11 a.m.
How much? No charge for training, $3 for certification card
Infant Massage
Who: Parent with child (under age 2)
What: Certified infant massage instructor and occupational therapist Janet Taylor teaches parents how to massage their babies to help alleviate colic and constipation, relax tight, muscles, promote restful sleep, and create a lasting bond between child and parent.
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: July 16, 10 a.m.-noon
How much? $30
UCP Night at Zoe's Kitchen
In celebration of the 4th annual Paint the Streets 5k & Carlene Hall Memorial Mile July 27 to benefit spinal cord injury services at UCP, Zoe's Kitchen at the Villages at Whitesburg will host UCP Night on Tuesday, July 16.
Check back soon for complete details!
Camp "I Can" Sensory Camp
Who: Children ages 5-10 with Autism Spectrum Disorders or communication/sensory delays
What: Campers are invited to experience fun summer activities through play and exploration at UCP’s annual Camp “I Can” day camp. Activities include music, water and sand play, arts and crafts, technology, and visits from a variety of special guests. This year’s theme is “The Wild, Wild West.”
Camp “I Can” is hosted at the UCP Therapy Center and utilizes the center’s classrooms, therapy gyms, and fully handicap accessible playground. Camps are staffed by UCP therapists, special instructors, developmental specialists, technology specialists, and volunteers.
Following the last day of camp, parents and siblings are invited to join campers and staff for a Family Roundup!
Where: UCP Therapy Center
When: July 23-26, 9 a.m.-noon
How much? $200 per camper (Scholarships may be available; No charge for Medicaid-eligible children). Space is limited. Registration is by application on a first come, first served basis.
Paint the Streets 5k & Carlene Hall Memorial Mile
4th annual Paint the Streets 5k & Carlene Hall Memorial Mile
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), along with the family and friends of the late Carlene Hall, present the fourth annual “Paint the Streets” 5k & Carlene Hall Memorial Mile on Saturday, July 27, at 7 a.m. to benefit spinal cord injury services at United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley, Inc. (UCP).
Register today!
The race was created by the family and friends of Carlene Hall, an amazing woman who displayed uncommon faith and courage in the face of a debilitating spinal cord injury, to honor Carlene and enhance spinal cord injury services for others in our community.
Directed by the Team Rocket Tri Club, the 5k begins at 7 a.m. at SAIC and continues through Research Park. The CERTIFIED COURSE is FLAT and FAST with no appreciable hills. There are two aid stations that will have water and Gatorade (located at approximately miles 1 and 2). Water and Gatorade will also be available at the Start/Finish area along with post-race food. View the Course Maps.
The 5k includes a Challenged Athlete Division.
The Carlene Hall Memorial Mile is a walk designed to provide a forum where everyone can participate.
Awards will be given to the overall winners, 1 deep, for Male/Female and Masters Male/Female, as well the top finishers in each age group.
Register today!
This year we are offering a Team Competition. Each participant must register and enter their team name and the name of the team captain so we are sure who is on each team. Teams can be male, female, mixed and military and must consist of 3 to 5 people. The lowest 3 times will be added to determine rank. Prizes will be given to the top three winners in each category.
Register today!
Registration and Event Details
Register today through imAthlete.com. The cost structure is as follows:
- Very Early Registration: $15 (5K/Individual & Team), $10 (Walk) until April 30
- Regular Registration: $20 (5K), $15 (Walk)
- Race Day: $25 (5K), $20 (Walk)
T-shirts are guaranteed at packet pickup for anyone who has signed up prior to (TBA). If T-shirts are not available for late registrants, they will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet several weeks after the race.
Registration on imAthlete.com ends on Wednesday, July 24. You WILL be able to register at packet pickup and race morning 5:30-6:30 AM. Cost during packet pickup and race morning is $25 for the 5k and $20 for the memorial walk.
Packet pickup will be located at Fleet Feet on Friday, July 26, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
To learn more about the annual event and sponsorship opportunities, visit UCP T.A.S.C. or email Jim Varnavas at for more information.
AT 101
STAR (Alabama’s Assistive Technology Resource) and T.A.S.C. are hosting:
“AT 101”
This 10 hour training will help participants build a solid foundation of assistive technology expertise through exploring methods of AT assessment and hands-on interaction with various types of assistive technology (No/Low Tech, Free Tech, High Tech, and iPad apps).
Participants will receive USB drive with information, Consideration Wheel, Make-N-Take AT, AT Manual, and certificates of completion will be awarded to document the 10 hours and learning objectives. ASHA CEU’s will be available for SLPs. A maximum of 20 participants will be registered for each training to provide interaction, questions, and hands-on with the technology.
Dates: July 30-31
Day 1: 10 a.m.-noon; 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Introduction & Universal Design
Considerations and Assessments
AT Accommodations for Reading, Writing, & Arithmetic
Day 2: 8:30-11:30 a.m., 1-3 p.m.
AT for students with significant physical impairments (switches, computer access, iPad accessories)
Communication (AAC high and low tech)
Fee: $150/participant; $125/participant for districts sending 2 or more participants.
Where: UCP Technology & Training Center, T.A.S.C. office
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TASCAT101
Contact Laura Parks, or 256-859-8300, for additional information.
Dr. Charlie Law’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Dr. Charlie Law’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic Aug. 2.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact UCP Clinic Case Manager Stephanie Wright at 256-852-5600.
Dr. Charlie Law’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Dr. Charlie Law’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic Sept. 27.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact UCP Clinic Case Manager Stephanie Wright at 256-852-5600.