UCP Heartland-Gibbs Center for Independence

We are fully committed to a future where individuals and communities include and respect both difference & sameness. We affirm the importance of recognizing our unity as human beings amid diversity. Let us work together to grow with compassion and unite us as one. #WeAreUCPHeartland #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #HeartlandStrong #DevelopmentalDisabilities #MakingAnImpact #DEI #LGBTQIA #Respect #Kindness #Acceptance #LetUsUnite

Bryan, a Direct Support Professional, has been with UCP Heartland for 9 years. When Bryan completes the daily outing and activity schedule, you can guarantee it will be a day packed with FUN! As a client champion, he has built strong relationships with clients, their families and our community partners. Congrats Bryan and thanks for all you do! #WeAreUCPHeartland #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland... #HeartlandStrong #DevelopmentalDisabilities #AdultDayProgram #GibbsCenterforIndependence #DSP #MakingADifference See more

Feel good Friday Make it a great day! #WeAreUCPHeartland #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland... #HeartlandStrong #FeelGoodFriday See more

Our Respite Program promotes a healthy, resilient family. Let UCP Heartland be there for YOU and your family. Call to schedule your visit today! 314-994-1600 #WeAreUCPHeartland #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #HeartlandStrong #DevelopmentalDisabilities #ResidentialServices #Respite #StrongFamilies #ResilientFamilies #ShortTermResidentialCare

June is Pride Month! UCP Heartland stands in solidarity with the entire LGBTQIA+ Community. Let’s challenge ourselves to be open and willing to shift to a more diverse and inclusive perspective by becoming intentional in our efforts to understand & actively support the amazing individuality that makes us each unique. Join the movement. Take the challenge. Together, we will experience both personal growth and personal connection that only come from acceptance. #WeAreUCPHeartland #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #HeartlandStrong #MakingAnImpact #DEI #LGBTQIA #Respect #Kindness #Acceptance

To read our President and CEO, Clint Bolser’s December communication, visit: https://ucpheartland.org/communications/ #UCwhatisPossible #HeartlandStrong #UCPHeartland #inclusion #developmentaldisabilities #NAPTaxCredits #AnnualAppeal2020

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We are excited to introduce the newest member of our team! Samantha is a RN and brings expertise and energy to the Jefferson City center. She is from Iberia, MO, married with 6 children and 5 grandchildren. She loves reading, spending time outdoors and being with her family. Welcome Samantha! To learn more about how our programs in Jefferson City, MO can help your family, visit: https://ucpheartland.org/adult-day-jefferson-city/ #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #GibbsCenter...forIndependence #ProgramsToSupportAdultsWithDisbailities #DevelopmentalDisabilities #CerebralPalsyAwareness #AutismAwareness #DownSyndromeAwareness #cutepuppy See more

Happy Autumn! #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #autumngreetings #pumpkins #ProgramsToSupportAdultsWithDisbailities #CerebralPalsyAwareness #AutismAwareness... #DownSyndromeAwareness See more

All of us at UCP Heartland are fully committed to a future where individuals and communities include and respect both difference and sameness, strengths and weaknesses, and the gifts of all who yearn for an equal and just society. We affirm the importance of recognizing our unity as human beings amid diversity. Let us work together to grow with compassion and unite as one. #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #inclusion #diversityequityandinclusion #BeKind #unitedwestand

Get all your holiday gifts online today and tomorrow, use code GIVEBACK9643 at checkout and help people with differing abilities. We are so grateful to our community partner, Kendra Scott. Happy shopping!!! #UCwhatisPossible #KendraGivesBack #UCPHeartland #Heartlandstrong... #ShopforaCause #ShopforaCauseonline #UCPHAnnualAppeal2020 See more

UCP Heartland Gibbs’ Center for Independence has an exciting announcement - Meet Sarah Johannaber, the new Center Director. Sarah received her BA in Psychology from Columbia College. She brings extensive experience in case management, implementing new and expanding existing programs for adults living with disabilities. She has a passion for our mission and will lead the center to the next chapter. As a married mother of four, Sarah enjoys pool time in the summer, family game ...nights in the autumn and binge watching a favorite series. Like this post to join us in welcoming Sarah to the UCP Heartland family. #UCwhatisPossible #ucpheartland #gibbscenterforindependence

Kendra Scott Gives Back Shop online today and tomorrow; use code GIVESBACK9643 at checkout and 20% of proceeds comeback to UCP Heartland. Happy shopping #UCwhatisPossible #KendraGivesBack #UCPHeartland #Heartlandstrong #ShopforaCause #ShopforaCauseonline... #UCPHAnnualAppeal2020 See more

Today is #ForgottenFaces Day-of-Action telling Congress to put people over politics and fund essential Medicaid disability programs. Let your voice be heard! Please send a message to your legislators on this important issue. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of all people living with disabilities. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt U.S. Senator Joshua Hawley U.S. Representative Ann Wagner... U.S. Representative William Lacy Clay, Jr. U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #FotrgottenFaces

Be the inspiration to lift others. Be the difference in the life of another. Be the change agent for a better tomorrow. Be a DSP at UCP Heartland.... #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #DSPAppreciationWeek2020

John is another great Hero being highlighted by Missouri Association of Rehabilitation Facilities! #UCwhatisPossible #ForgottenFaces

Thanks Missouri Association of Rehabilitation Facilities for spotlighting Dave! #UCwhatisPossible #ForgottenFaces

2020 Poll is now OPEN. Your voice matters. Please share with friends, family, colleagues and any other interested party. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2R7VTB to complete the poll. Thank you! #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #advocacy #ProgramsToSupportAdultsWithDisbailities

Today is a day for reflecting and remembering the 2,977 innocent lives lost. We will never forget the horrific acts that happened to this country on September 11th, 2001. 19 years later, we remember.

Janet makes healthy eating FUN for our program participants! To learn more about how UCP Adult Day Services can support your loved one visit: https://ucpheartland.org/adult-day-programs/ #UCwhatisPossible #ucpheartland #ProgramsToSupportAdultsWithDisbailities #HealthyEating #ImprovingHealthEquity

Voting 2020 will be different as a result of COVID-19. Your voice matters even more! To learn more about mail-in voting or absentee ballots in Missouri, visit https://www.sos.mo.gov//ElectionGoVoteMissouri/Absentee-Ma #UCwhatisPossible #ucpheartland #DisabilitiesAdvocacy #Vote2020

UCP Heartland Services Navigator Program offers one-to-one assistance to families facing initial diagnosis, transition, aging and other challenges. For more information, visit https://ucpheartland.org/services-navigator/ #UCwhatisPossible #UCPHeartland #Diagnosis #IDDServices #Autism #CerebralPalsy #DownSyndrome #DevelopmentalDisabilities