About UCP

Welcome to UCP of Greater Dane County We are more than our name! Since 1956 UCP has been a recognized and trusted organization offering valuable services for families, children and adults with varying disabilities and delays living throughout south central Wisconsin.  We support individuals with autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, delays in speech, mobility …

Rachel’s Story

Success in small steps. Our daughter, Rachel, was born 8 weeks early, and in critical medical condition. She required multiple surgeries, a three-month stay in the hospital and a solid amount of luck before she was healthy enough to come home. She was diagnosed with CHARGE Syndrome, a collection of genetic birth defects that affect …

Marc’s Story

Melanie Patterson, a previous board member and an active volunteer, shares her family’s experience with UCP. Our son Marc has multiple disabilities and our family’s first experience with UCP was through its Birth to 3 program. When Marc was only four months old, we saw signs that his development was not on track, and he …

Hannah’s Story

I will never forget the day my daughter, Hannah, asked me if she was handicapped. I was hanging the blue disabled parking placard as we pulled into a parking lot. She was six and asked in the same way she would ask what we were having for dinner. I turned asked what she thought. She …

Workplace Giving

UCP is proud to partner with Community Health Charities (CHC) whose mission is to unite caring donors in the workplace with our nation’s most trusted health charities.  Look for UCP listed in the private and public sector campaigns under CHC! Many companies not only encourage their employees to give to and volunteer time to nonprofits …

Planned Giving

We welcome all types of gifts and bequests to support UCP services. Some examples of gifts include those of real estate, life insurance, securities or bequests designated in your will.  Please speak with your attorney or financial advisor to determine which gifts may best fit your wishes and needs. Bequests Specific Bequest – You may designate …

Forms for Respite Providers

Direct Deposit Enrollment Form Employee Accident Report Incident Report Medication Authorization and Log Overnight Agreement Pay Schedule SMC Instructions Training Verification Form

Forms for Families

Primary and Emergency Contact Information Form  Medication Authorization and Log

Teen Services

Typically, teenagers with developmental disabilities have not been offered the same opportunities as their peers without disabilities and often have limited opportunities to expand their interpersonal relationships outside of their families. At UCP, we create an atmosphere for teens with developmental disabilities and their peers where mutual, natural friendships are fostered and valued, where disabilities …

Forms for Inclusion Facilitators

Direct Deposit Enrollment Form Employee Accident Report Incident Report Pay Schedule SMC Instructions Training Verification Form