Our History
Our Story
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our History
In 1953, United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County (UCP-OC) began with a focused mission on supporting and improving the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy. At a time when there was an immense lack of understanding associated with disabilities and little to no services to support the challenges families face in the wake of a diagnosis, our organization served as a beacon of hope in providing resources and assistance to those living with cerebral palsy.
Our organization has evolved tremendously since then and has expanded to meet the needs of the community. And in 2022, we adopted a brand-new name, Unlimited Possibilities (UP) to better reflect our future. Today, UP offers services to more than 160 different disabilities and conditions, an important pivot that allows us to make a bigger impact on the lives of families throughout Orange County. Despite this evolution, our mission has stayed the course – to create a limitless future for children and families with disabilities.
Our Story
There are some who say, “it simply can’t be done,” who see the final diagnosis and not the ultimate potential. There are some who do the work and call it a day, who think inside the textbook lines and never question what’s possible. Then there’s us. A family very much like your own, focused on changing the rules and defying the unsubstantiated limits placed on every child and family with a disability. We’re different, which is perhaps why we embrace and celebrate every difference that comes before us–no matter the diagnosis.
Your child, and your family, belong with a family of visionary therapists, specialists, and caregivers to help fulfill what’s imaginable; to advocate for your joy and progress and quality of life. And while some simply do the work and call it a day, we push what’s “possible” and consider it our calling.
Equipped with credentialed, caring clinicians and a dedicated staff of over 350 specialists who are on the ground in the community carrying the bold ambition to keep pushing treatment, care and therapeutic boundaries, UP continues to transform the lives of people with disabilities, ultimately giving families hope for tomorrow.
Our Mission
We create a limitless future for children and families with disabilities.
Our Vision
We will be the cornerstone of the disability community.
OUR VALUES
We are family-focused
We are lighthearted and fun in our approach, creating a safe and happy place for our clients and their families to enjoy their time with us
We Are Steadfast
Whether through resources, the latest therapies or medical support, we fight for the vulnerable among us who don't have a voice .
We Are Human-Centered
We create an environment of support, love, and kinship; one that lets children, adults and their families know they are not alone.
We Think Beyond
We think beyond diagnoses and prognoses by piloting new technologies and therapies that push clients out of their comfort zones and onto paths of growth.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 PARTNERS
Together, we brought life-changing and supportive programs to children and families with disabilities! Our deepest gratitude to those who chose to partner with us so far this calendar year. Please note, this is not a complete list of all donors.
