“There are no guarantees in life, except that everyone faces struggles. This is how we learn (and grow). Some face struggles from the moment they are born. They are the most special of all people, requiring the most care and compassion and reminding us that love is the sole purpose of life.”– Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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The Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation announces donation of a Multi Sensory Facility to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama 2 November 2010 – The Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation (CDHAF) is pleased to announce it will be supporting United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham in the establishment of a Multi Sensory Environment (MSE). CDHAF will design, produce and install the equipment required for the MSE as well as train the UCP staff. CDHAF has funded and built over 30 Multi Sensory Environments throughout North America which are playing a key role in enriching the lives of over 4000 individuals with special needs.
“We are extremely happy to be able to contribute to the excellent support and programs that United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham brings to our community.” commented Sandra Fornes, Executive Director of the Foundation. “From the first time we visited the organization we hoped that one day we would be able to provide a Multi Sensory Environment to help benefit the people they support.”
Dr. Gary Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, commented, “We are very excited about receiving this funding for a Multi Sensory Facility. It will provide a unique therapeutic environment for children and adults with various disabilities including cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, and head injury. It will also help us establish a partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to begin researching the use of a multi sensory facility in providing therapeutic services to children and adults with disabilities.
The Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation
The Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation (CDHAF) is a nonprofit, charitable organization that is focused on creating a healthier, integrated future for persons with cognitive and physical impairments and their families by using techniques that improve social awareness and quality of life. CDHAF’s efforts include the design, development and implementation of Multi Sensory Environments (MSE) which create recreational, educational and therapeutic opportunities. The Foundation is also focused on education related to therapy, recreation, self determination and inclusion of special needs populations. To learn more about the CDHAF mission, visit their website at www.cdhaf.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham (founded in 1948) provides innovative services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and empowering individuals to live full and meaningful lives. Today they provide quality programs and services for over 3,600 infants, children and adults in Birmingham and the surrounding 10 counties. They are privately and publicly funded non-profit organization. www.ucpbham.com
For more information please contact:
Sandra Fornes, Executive Director
Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation
(205) 313-9168
sfornes@cdhaf.org
