be inspired our family’s gratitiude Our story with UCP began when my son, Nolan, started the integrated pre-school program right after turning two years old. We had noticed some slight behavioral/communicational differences and his physician said he needed more socialization; therefore, I was elated to get the call from UCP that there was an opening. […]

be inspired Keith’s Journey “UCP therapists have been vital for so many reasons, they have provided encouragement and emotional support. They have been advocates for us as we have worked with other providers and clinics. Our therapy journey is not over but we have some of the very best people walking it with us. We […]

Equipment and Resource Lending Library Children’s Program Adult Program Employment Program Part of UCP’s goal for helping children with disabilities is to allow them to thrive in their natural environment, like home or a school they may attend. To reach this goal, the Equipment Lending Library gives families in Northwest Missouri access to multi-sensory therapeutic […]

CHILI challenge 2025 ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF WILL TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 2nd, 2025 It’s time to turn up the heat!! UCP’s Annual Heart of America Chili Challenge 2025 will be held March 2nd, 2025. This fun-filled day has packed the Civic Arena for the past 38 years with dedicated chili-cooking contestants and a huge public […]

Meet The Team Children’s Program Director Kim Cordonnier Hello my name is Kim Cordonnier and welcome to UCP! I hope your experience here is as great as mine has been. I hold a bachelors degree in child and family development from Missouri State University and bachelors degree in early childhood education from Missouri Western State University.  I was […]

Preschool children with and without disabilities play and learn together UCP Preschool offers the only intentionally integrated community preschool in the area, where children with and without disabilities play and learn together. Research indicates that young children with disabilities are more likely to reach developmental goals sooner while interacting with typically developing peers. Studies have […]

Employment Program Children’s Program Adult Program The UCP Employment Program helps individuals with disabilities get competitive jobs with prevailing wage with high expectations. It is our mission that these individuals are seen for their abilities, not disabilities. They can do just as everyone else, and they want to! This is all person-led; from the job […]

UCP Adult program The UCP Adult Program helps individuals with developmental disabilities continue to learn new skills towards greater independence through a variety of center and community-based activities. We believe that belonging to the community in which you live means much more than just living there. It means being involved in the activities and events […]

UCP employment program The UCP Employment Program helps individuals with disabilities get competitive jobs with prevailing wage with high expectations. It is our mission that these individuals are seen for their abilities, not disabilities. They can do just as everyone else, and they want to! This is all person-led; from the job to the UCP […]

Adult Program LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTAND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS Children’s Program Employment Program From life skills such as cooking, sports and using technology, to community involvement that includes hands-on service projects, the UCP Adult Program provides adults with developmental disabilities opportunities to learn and reach new goals. Adult Program services are offered on-site at UCP’s St. […]