United Cerebral Palsy of NYC has opened up a new branch in Harlem, giving residents of Upper Manhattan and The Bronx better access to the much-needed services provided by the organization.
United Cerebral Palsy of NYC serves more than 14,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy, and helps others with a range of disabilities. Working out of a single location for decades on 23rd Street in Manhattan, the organization decided it was time to expand.
“People with developmental disabilities, we know it is very challenging and hard for them to have a lot of different opportunities and be exposed to meaningful activities in their lives. Being in Harlem really gives us an opportunity to provide them with those meaningful activities as well as help them to become more independent,” said coordinator of Operations Parnelle Labonte.
One program participant, Jeffrey Gale, says that having a location closer to home will make it easier for him to build relationships and gain socialization skills he might not normally have the possibility of experiencing.
An expansion of services for the developmentally disabled is exciting, especially considering the massive budget cuts experienced across the country. We hope the new center will operate for many more decades.
Cappolino Dodd Krebs, LLP – cerebral palsy attorneys
