An American Airlines program helps kids with autism and other disabilities
DALLAS — Janet Diorio has been dreaming about a trip to California or Florida, but she has been too nervous to fly for years. Not afraid of flying, per se. She worries about the ordeal it could create for her 8-year-old daughter Caroline, who has autism. Diorio, along...
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
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
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 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...
Developmental Disability Awareness Month- Employment Services Success Story
It is Developmental Disability Awareness month and we wanted to take a moment to share another success story! Tom started in our Job Development services in May of 2021 and was quickly able to secure employment at the Landings of Huber Heights as a Dietary Aide. Tom...
Thank you Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities for getting this group together to discuss the shortage of direct care workers
Our CEO, Dennis Grant, is always advocating for our clients and other people with disabilities. Thank you Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDDS) for getting this group together to discuss the shortage of direct care workers. MCBDDS brought...
URS Academy Vocational Training Program Helps Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering
Each week for the past several months, Clients from our URS Academy Vocational Training Program have been gaining job training by helping Rosewood Arts Centre keep organized during their renovation process. Click on the below article to read more about this wonderful...
URS giving 11 year old his independence
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Parents routinely say they have no idea where they would be without United Rehabilitation Services, and one mother is saying how grateful she is for the organization. “Alright, handsome. Are you ready?” Meagan Rodriguez asks her eleven year old...
Thank You, Elks Lodge #58 and Ohio Elks Association
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For more than 40 years, the Dayton Elks Lodge #58 has been supporting the mission of United Rehabilitation Services to help provide critical services to kids and adults with disabilities. Awards and plaques proudly hang on the walls of the Lodge...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month- Kalib Spotlight
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and today we would like to highlight Kalib. Kalib was first referred to Employment Services of URS by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) for Summer Youth Career Exploration services in the Summer...
Target has re-launched their adaptive costume line!
Head over to Target where they have unveiled their collection of adaptive and sensory-friendly kids costumes with specially designed features to help make Halloween a more comfortable and enjoyable holiday for all kids! While it may seem a bit early for Halloween,...