UCPWA is affiliated with the United Cerebral Palsy of Alabama, Inc. (UCPAL), and United Cerebral Palsy of America, Inc. (UCPA). In addition, UCPWA is certified by the Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation (DMH/MR). UCPWA is also a United Way of West Alabama Agency, and a member of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.

UCPWA was charted by UCPA in 1962 and received its articles of incorporation in the State of Alabama in 1974. In 2004, UCPWA celebrated 30 years of incorporated services in West Alabama. Over these years, the agency has expanded to encompass a full array of services to individuals with disabilities as stated above. The range of services are from birth through adulthood, provided by early intervention and preschool programs, afternoon and summer programs, therapeutic services, respite supports, transition supports, in home supports, and adult day habilitation. UCPWA has been committed for over 35 years to the West Alabama area to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of individuals with disabilities. The primary means of accomplishing our mission is through direct supports and services to individuals with disabilities and their families, or through partnerships and joint ventures with similar agencies. It is the aim of this agency to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in West Alabama and, therefore, enriching our neighborhoods and community.

In 2008, UCPWA was the first agency to provide a fully accessible park and playground for all children with the help and support of local community contributors, led by Nucor Steel, Tuscaloosa. Nucor United Community Park is located adjacent the UCP Center off Rice Mine Road and is open to the public seven days a week.

The current Executive Director is Lisa D. Skelton. She may be reached at (205) 345-3031, ext. 11 or [ email ].