Epilepsy Awareness Day

Epilepsy Awareness Day

Today is Epilepsy Awareness Day! Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system and is also known as a seizure disorder. The Epilepsy Foundation says knowing the three words “Stay. Safe. Side” can help save lives! Many of the children and adults...
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Today is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! Did you know, URS was originally founded in 1956 as the Dayton Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy? This laid the foundation for us to expand and enhance the lives of children and adults with other disabilities and special needs....
World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Not only is it DD Awareness Month, but every year on March 21 we celebrate those with Down Syndrome. The 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which...
Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Developmental Disability Awareness Month continues with another success story. Meet Jose! When Jose started attending the Adult Day Services at URS in July 2019, he struggled with mobility and independence, he wouldn’t participate in activities, and he needed...