CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP At the annual United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) National Conference held in Calgary, Canada, UCP+ Central California Executive Director Roger Slingerman was recognized with one of the organization’s highest leadership honors—the Kathy O. Maul Leadership Award. This prestigious national award is presented annually to an exemplary UCP affiliate executive who embodies the…

Honoring the Legacy of Russell Takeuchi Sr. At the heart of the inaugural UCP+ & CareMax Senior Solutions Golf Tournament Fundraiser was a man whose compassion, generosity, and dedication to the disability community helped shape the future of UCP+ Central California for generations to come — Russell Takeuchi Sr. This special event was held in…

From June 16 to June 20, 2025, a spirit of joy, inclusion, and adventure filled the air as UCP+ students, staff, and volunteers gathered for their annual camping trip at UCP+ Camp Mountain High in Fish Camp, California, near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Nestled in the pines, this beloved tradition once again proved…

Let us congratulate Victor Perez Jr. on his promotion to UCP+ Children’s Program Director in Hanford, CA! He has been a cornerstone of UCPCC+ for over 25 years, starting as a 1:1 Aide in the Inclusion Program and evolving through roles such as Early Interventionist, Inclusion Coordinator, and Early Start Manager, to his new position…

After 26+ years of dedicated service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Debbie Gibson, our cherished Children’s Program Director at UCP+’s Early Start Program. Debbie’s journey with us is a testament to her unwavering commitment and boundless compassion. Her story began as a devoted parent involved in our services, driven by her love for her…

Margaret Zamarripa is celebrating 30 years as an employee at United Cerebral Palsy Central California in August. In that time, she’s worked as an instructor and now a floor supervisor. “She just has a calm way about her … that makes her special,” says Lusty Callison, supervisor of fiscal and human resource services. That’s probably…