UCP of Greater Suffolk

UCP Suffolk Health Center Opens

UCP Health Center
On December 22, 2008 United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk marked a milestone in its history with the Grand Opening of the UCP Suffolk Health Center, at the Kathleen O. Maul Campus on Carleton Avenue in Central Islip.

The Center was designed to meet the growing health care needs of the Long Island community especially individuals with a wide range of disabilities. The Center’s professional staff provides medical, dental, mental health and rehabilitative services. In centralizing these services, outstanding doctors and experienced, dedicated health professionals at the Center will work in unison to address the overall healthcare needs of individuals with disabilities.

UCP Health Center Reception Area, Medical Suite, Dental Suite, and Rehabilitation Area

Upon entering the building, the detailed attention to accessibility, convenience and privacy is immediately evident. The reception area is welcoming to all, including individuals who utilize wheelchairs or other assistive devices, and special care has been taken to ensure discretion during the intake process. Special features such as oversized exam rooms, height adjustable exam tables, fiber optic dental equipment and dual swivel dental exam chairs have been incorporated into the design and furnishings to make this Health Center truly accessible. Visit the Center’s website at www.ucphealthcenter.org.

Commack High School Students Create Accessibility

UCP Suffolk welcomed students from Commack High School's Honors Science Program who embarked upon a unique learning experience when they entered a national engineering competition. Working with UCP Suffolk receptionist Jerina Porterfield, the students designed and built an adapted office workspace, which enables a person with a disability to improve his/her job performance and increase productivity. This design can be used in other locations to facilitate employment for an indivual with a disability. The students design for Jerina has made her daily work tasks easier to navigate and advanced the students into the final round of the national competition.

Jerina tests prototype

UCP Suffolk President & CEO - Stephen H. Friedman welcomed students from Commack High School's Honors Science Program accompanied by Assistant Principal - Cathy Nolan, Technology Teachers - Leslie Kaplan and Joe Castrogianni, Science Teacher - Richard Kurtz and Mechanical Engineer - Gary Shaw for the taping of a News 12 segment with Danielle Campbell and Jerina.

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