UCP Celebrates Halloween With Trunk-Or-Treat Event

The Children’s Center at UCP of Long Island Hosts Trunk-or-Treat for Children with Disabilities

Commack, NY – The Children’s Center at UCP of Long Island hosted its 3^rd annual Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event. Students, dressed in adorable costumes, chose from an array of Halloween candy displayed in festive trunks decorated for Halloween.

“This event is so important to our students because due to their physical limitations they may not be able to trick-or-treat within their own communities,” said Principal Sherri Glazer. “Our students are able to trunk or treat in a safe environment.”

The event also included a pumpkin decorating contest and a Halloween Sensory Carnival, in which students were able to see and touch different Halloween themed objects to help aid in their sensory needs. “It was a great afternoon for all of the students,” Glazer said.

The Children’s Center is in the forefront of Early Intervention, Preschool, and School Age programming, serving over 70 infants and children with disabilities. The Center uses specialty programs such as a feeding program - Food Exploration and Sensory Techniques (F.E.A.S.T.) and assistive technology services. The school continues to introduce new and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.

For over 65 years, UCP of Long Island has been committed to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities by creating Life Without Limits. UCP of Long Island provides programs and services to children and adults with disabilities.  The Children’s Center at UCP of Long Island offers early intervention, preschool and school aged programs.  The agency provides Adult Day services which include Day Treatment, Day Habilitation and Respite programs, and job training and placement services.  In addition, UCP of Long Island has 31 residences and a 12-unit apartment complex in Suffolk County for individuals with disabilities.