The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County Inc., (ucpn) was established in 1948 as a small, outpatient health clinic by parents that wanted a better life for their children. More than five decades later, ucpn has earned distinction as one of the nation’s preeminent nonprofit health care agencies in the country. Ucpn reaches out to neighbors in communities throughout Nassau County. The agency is an essential resource to more than 1,800 children and adults with disabilities and their families. Its school, the Children’s Learning Center, serves more than 250 children, ages 2-21, who are challenged by disabilities that range from mild speech delay to more severe developmental disabilities and cerebral palsy. At ucpn, there is access to the most effective therapies, state-of-the-art technologies, primary care and medical specialists in a variety of fields. Ninety cents out of every dollar raised by ucpn through fund raising directly goes toward programs and services. The ucpn meets all standards of charitable accountability as set by the Better Business Bureau. Call to find out more about this vital resource for Long Island families.