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UCP of the North Bay Gratitude Awards

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Employer of the Year Awards

United Central PalsySonoma County, California. – United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of the North Bay is honored to announce the Employer of the Year awards at their upcoming Gratitude Awards ceremony.

Presented at the UCP of the North Bay’s 2014 Grapes & Gratitude reception at Jacuzzi Winery on September 18, 2014, the Gratitude Awards recognize companies whose exceptional activities, achievements and dedication exemplify UCP of the North Bay’s mission to educate, advocate and provide support services to ensure a “life without limits” for people with a spectrum of disabilities.

The Employer of the Year Awards recognize businesses that have made an outstanding contribution to employing people with physical and/or developmental disabilities or have supported the training and hiring of people with disabilities.

This year’s honorees are:
• For Napa County: Sutter Home/Trinchero Family Estates for providing employment to employees with disabilities at WineBev Services
• For Solano County: Unique Recycling for providing employment to employees with disabilities at Gone For Good
• For Sonoma County: CamelBak for providing apprenticeships to students at Cypress School and Friedman’s Home Improvement for providing supported employment to employees with disabilities at OADS

UCP of the North Bay is proud to honor these exceptional businesses for their efforts to create an inclusive work environment that recognizes abilities, not differences. These businesses stand as an example of what can be done by corporate citizens to support people with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and equal rights.

“Our goal at UCP of the North Bay is for all people with disabilities to live a ‘life without limits,’ says Margaret Farman, Chief Executive Office at UCP of the North Bay. “These four partners set an impressive standard offering dignified employment to people with disabilities and helping to make a significant shift in our cultural views, highlighting the benefits of employing people with disabilities.”

About United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay
UCP of the North Bay “enhances the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities.” We believe that individuals with even the most challenging disabilities have the right to quality education and transition services; integrated employment opportunities with competitive wages and career opportunities; and accessible recreation programs. Our primary services are: Education, Transition Services, Social Enterprise Employment Programs, Supported Employment and Recreation Services. Please visit www.ucpnb.org; www.cypress-school.org; www.goneforgooducpnb.com; www.oadsucpnb.org; www.winebev.com

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