Born from Love,
Built on Purpose
For 70 years, United Rehabilitation Services has been Greater Dayton's leader in providing specialized programs that enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities or other special needs.
Our Mission
Enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities or other special needs.
Our Vision
To be Greater Dayton's leader in providing specialized programs that promote independence, community inclusion, and support for families.
Our Values
Excellence, Customer Focus, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement guide everything we do.
A Family's Love Started It All
In 1946, Marge and Jim Bristow embarked on a journey to find treatment options for their daughter, Mary Carol, who was born with Cerebral Palsy. They created a strong network of parents who faced the same challenges and were dedicated to advocating for their children.
The Bristows were instrumental in founding the Dayton Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) in 1956, laying the foundation for what is now United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton.
From humble beginnings serving a handful of families in a small house on Valley Street, URS has grown to serve thousands of individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities annually, offering a continuum of care from infancy through the senior years.
Accreditations & Awards
Our commitment to excellence is recognized by leading accreditors in rehabilitation, early childhood education, and nonprofit transparency.
CARF Accredited
Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. URS is in the top 3% of organizations nationally to achieve this standard.
Gold Rated Step Up to Quality
Ohio Department of Education's highest tier rating for early childhood programs that exceed state licensing requirements.
Healthy Child Care Award
GetUp Montgomery County recognition for exceeding wellness, nutrition, and physical activity standards in childcare.
Charity Navigator Four-Star
The highest possible rating for financial health, accountability, and transparency from America's largest charity evaluator.
Candid Platinum Transparency
2025 Platinum Seal, Candid's highest level of recognition for nonprofits that share extensive data on their programs and results.
BBB Accredited Charity
Meeting all 20 of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's rigorous Standards for Charity Accountability.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether through volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, you can help enhance lives in Greater Dayton.