UCP of Central Florida Timeline

1955-09-01 14:15:44

The Beginning

UCP of Central Florida was established by a group of parents with the goal of offering hope to children with cerebral palsy. The first program began in a remodeled house on Colonial Drive, providing early intervention classrooms and therapy services.

1960-09-01 14:15:44

Foundation and Growth

Continued development of services for children with disabilities; increased community awareness.

1970-01-01 00:00:00

Expansion of Services

Groundbreaking for the J.D. Holloway Jr. Memorial Clinic at 930 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando, marking a significant step in providing specialized services.

1980-09-01 14:28:56

New Facilities and Broader Reach

Moved to a larger facility on South Orange Avenue, thanks to Jack Holloway and his friends. The expansion was necessary due to a decrease in cerebral palsy cases and an increase in other disabilities. Expanded services to include children with developmental delays such as Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, and speech and hearing delays.

1985-10-01 00:00:00

New Facilities and Broader Reach

Expanded services to include children with developmental delays such as Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, and speech and hearing delays.

1990-01-17 10:07:48

Community Engagement and Expansion

Opened additional campuses in East Orange County, Winter Garden, Lake Mary, and Kissimmee to meet community needs.

1990-01-31 00:00:00

First Gala

UCP celebrated its first Gala event; originally as an Easter Auction

1999-02-28 19:02:00

Community Engagement and Expansion

The community raised funds to build a 20,000-square-foot facility designed by SCHENKELSHULTZ, named the Holloway Center to honor Jack Holloway's contributions.

2000-01-01 00:00:00

Major Developments and Inclusive Education

Built a new facility in Pine Hills with the help of a Community Development Block Grant and capital campaign.

2009-01-01 00:00:00

Major Developments and Inclusive Education

Opened the UCP Bailes Campus in East Orange, the first elementary school and pediatric therapy center, with a vision for full inclusion. Moved existing campuses to new locations, including a 15,000-square-foot facility for UCP Seminole and a 36,000-square-foot facility for UCP Osceola.

2010-05-01 22:21:51

Continued Growth and Services Expansion

Expanded services to include customized support, education, and therapy for children with and without disabilities.

2016-01-31 12:51:43

Growth and Services

Merged with The BETA Center, integrating services for teen mothers and their babies into the UCP Downtown/BETA Campus on Lake Underhill. Provided a comprehensive SET (Support, Education, and Therapy) of services to over 3,500 children, teens, and families across eight locations in Central Florida.

2020-08-01 02:47:32

New Campuses and Inclusive Education

Secured land and broke ground for the UCP Healthy West Orange campus in Winter Garden.

2021-05-31 15:11:59

New Campuses

UCP Healthy West Orange campus opened at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

2021-08-01 10:13:21

Inclusive Education

UCP Bailes Community Academy became the first K-8 inclusive campus.

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