united cerebral palsy

311 South Reed Street,

Joliet, IL 60436

Phone: (815) 744-3500 | Fax: (815) 744-3504

E-Mail: info@ucp-cds.org

School Hours:

Melvin J. Larson School operates 220 days a year from the hours of 9am – 2pm

UCP offers a comprehensive educational and therapeutic environment for children with profound disabilities whose needs cannot be met at their home school district. The students served includes students with the educational diagnosis of Autism, Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Student’s age range is 3-21 years old. families can find relief of their stress from worrying about their child not receiving adequate therapy due to their districts limitations. UCP offers physical and speech therapies along with classrooms equipped to properly care for children with special needs. families find relief in becoming part of a close community of families experiencing similar struggles.