Exhibitors:
501(c) Agencies Trust:
A proud sponsor of the UCP Emerging Leaders Academy, 501(c) Agencies Trust is dedicated to supporting the current and future needs of all UCP Affiliates across the country. Since 1982, 501(c) Agencies Trust has freed up millions of dollars annually for nonprofit agencies - agencies that directly serve our nation's neediest citizens. Over 1,500 agencies across the country - members of the Trust - benefit from the cost-saving unemployment program offered by the Trust. The money they save provides more programs, services and staff for their community programs. As a preferred partner of UCP, 501(c) Agencies Trust invites all UCP Affiliates to perform an annual review of your existing unemployment program. For more information, visit www.501ctrust.org.
Kurzweil/IntelliTools, Inc. – a Cambium Learning Company
Cambium Learning Technologies creates software and hardware products serving students ranging from PreK to adult…and enabling the educators who help them learn. For more information, visit www.cambiumlearningtechnologies.com.
Cognitopia® Software: Self-Management Made Simple
Cognitopia Software is a leading innovator of self-management applications for individuals with cognitive disabilities, including the Picture Planner™ visual scheduling program, ScanDo!™ video modeling and instruction app, and the HealthChecker™ personal wellness management application. Supporting self-determination and independent living through cognitively accessible universal design. For more information, visit www.cognitopia.com.
Cord Blood Registry:
Cord Blood Registry is the world's largest and most experienced stem cell bank. For more than 15 years, we have led the industry in technical innovations. We are entrusted by parents with storing cord blood and tissue for more than 400,000 children. CBR has also helped more clients use their cord blood stem cells in treatments than any other family bank. Our research and development efforts are focused on helping leading clinical researchers advance regenerative medicine that may help families in the future. For more information, visit www.cordblood.com.
DirectCourse: Online Curriculums for Life in Community
DirectCourse offerings include the renown College of Direct Support, College of Employment Services and the College of Personal Assistance and Caregiving. Each Course and Lesson is developed by American’s University Centers of Excellence...University of MN, University of MA/Boston and the University of CA/San Francisco. Powered by the ELSEVIER learning management system, the world class LMS provides a comprehensive documentation tool allowing linked content and customization tools to make the learning experience truly dynamic. DirectCourse curriculums provide articulated career paths with evidence based learning and skills demonstrations. The curriculums are provided to all staff, families, consumers who help support quality lives in community settings. For more information, visit www.directcourseonline.com.
First Nonprofit Insurance Company:
For more than 30 years, First Nonprofit Insurance Company has served the nonprofit community with a full portfolio of specialized and extensive coverage protection: property, liability, auto, umbrella, directors and officers, and worker’s compensation plus unemployment tax savings products, retirement planning instruments, risk management services, and financial consulting services. Now operating in 26 states and the District of Columbia, First Nonprofit is governed by and dedicated solely to the nonprofit community. For more information, please visit www.firstnonprofit.com.
Foothold Technology:
Foothold Technology offers an enterprise-wide web-based software developed specifically for human services agencies and behavioral healthcare providers. The software, AWARDS, is being used by more than 600 agencies in 22 states and is ideal for many types of services: Mental Health, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Developmental Disability, Housing, Employment & Training, Youth & Family, and more. AWARDS is a complete Electronic Health Record that also supports administrative activities, including facilities maintenance, human resources, ticklers and reminders, audit reports, and automated billing. AWARDS is certified for Meaningful Use. For more information, visit www.footholdtechnology.com.
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare:
Gillette, an independent, not-for-profit hospital and clinics, is internationally recognized for its work in the diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults who have disabilities or complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, complex orthopedic conditions, craniofacial anomalies, neurologic conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, and juvenile arthritis. Since 1897, Gillette has been at the forefront of medical treatment, technology, education, and research for children with disabilities. Gillette’s mission is to help children, adults, and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life. For more information, visit www.gillettechildrens.org.
Pharmacy Alternatives
Pharmacy Alternatives is the only national pharmacy that provides medication, medical records, educational offerings and trainings as well as related pharmacy services that are specifically designed for individuals with I/DD and facilities and group home settings in which they reside. Our system is designed to maximize independence of the individual’s self-administration of a medication program with or without staff assistance. We offer assistance with Medicare Part D, private insurances and state funded programs to assure that individual’s medication needs are met, as well as in-depth clinical reviews where required. For more information, visit www.palrx.com.
Purchasing Point
The UCP Group Purchasing Program (powered by PurchasingPoint℠) is an easy way for UCP affiliates to decrease overhead and redirect the savings to mission related programs. The goal of the program is to help your UCP significantly reduce overhead costs by providing access to discounts on a vast range of products and services, including: office supplies, car rental, copiers, postage equipment, and more. Discounts are based on a combined purchasing power of $19 billion and gives each UCP access to a level of pricing typically available only to Fortune 500 companies. Many affiliates are already participating in the program and saving money. Register your UCP by contacting Anita Porco, aporco@ucp.org, for an invitation code.
The Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
The Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association promotes the highest quality of life for all children, people with developmental disabilities, and their families. The Section represents pediatric physical therapy and promotes its members as practitioners of choice for children (birth to 21 years) with or at risk for movement dysfunction. For more information, visit: www.pediatricapta.org.
Scioto: Housing for People with Disabilities
Scioto is the #1 National Provider of Housing Solutions for people with disabilities. Scioto partners with Care Providers to free up capital hidden in their existing residential properties, and assist with residential growth by purchasing or building homes specific to the needs of the individuals who will live there. Scioto frees your local managers from the disruption of managing community housing issues. As a result of these services, Scioto’s customers have more operating capital to invest into their organization. For more information, please contact Scioto at 1-800-930-2892 or at www.scioto.com.
Special Considerations
No one likes to think about death, let alone plan for it. When an organization is tasked with caring for large groups of individuals, the problems of funding and planning for their funerals can be daunting. Special Considerations was created to streamline the process of funeral funding and planning for organizations like yours. We offer burial insurance to ALL individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to cover their final expenses. Our policies are set up with an Irrevocable Assignment, so that Medicaid and SSI to not consider them as an asset. Our policies are portable; any funeral home, in any state may be chosen at the time of need. Premiums can be set up on a comfortable monthly payment; or as a single lump sum for spend down situations. For more information, visit www.specialconsiderations.com.
Therap Services:
Therap Services provides secure, cost-effective information, documentation and communications services tailored to the specific needs of service providers, health professionals, surveyors and family members to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The modules can be categorized under Individual Support, Staff Support and Billing and Attendance Support. Therap is used in over 750 agencies across 45 States and is mandated in 5 states. Therap is the standard of best practice for Quality Improvement & Service Management through our web based documentation, communication and billing service. For more information and to request a demo please visit www.TherapServices.net.
