Who We Are
About Us
Miami Cerebral Palsy believes everyone holds a future filled with possibility. No matter one’s level of ability or background, life offers rewarding opportunities for learning, achievements and relationships. The mission of Miami Cerebral Palsy is to advocate for children and adults living with unique abilities or social inequalities, providing opportunities to achieve a full, rewarding life beyond limits
- Miami Cerebral Palsy (MCP) an affiliate of United Community Options, formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, was opened in 1984 by UCP of Miami to provide comprehensive residential, medical and rehabilitation services in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID). MCP provides safe and supportive nurturing homes where individuals receive the care and attention they need to thrive and achieve their highest potential. MCP utilizes an Interdisciplinary approach to provide the best possible care for the people supported with the ultimate goal to help the individual lead a fulfilling and life without limits. Our employees are representative from the following disciplines:
Medical Care
- Medical Director/Physician (weekly visits and on-call 24 hours per day)
- Director of Nursing
- Infection Preventionist
- Health Care Coordinator
- Registered Clinical Dietitian
- RN & LPN Care
- Respiratory Therapist (on-call 24 hours per day)
- Pharmacy
Therapeutic Services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Psychologist/Behavior Analyst Services
- Music Therapy
- Equestrian Therapy
Other Services
- Administration
- Qualified Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Professional
- Residential Service Coordinators
- Case Manager
- Staff Learning and Development Specialist
- Housekeeping/Maintenance
- Direct Support Professionals (or apprentice)
- Teachers/Music Teachers
- Transportation Services
Admission Criteria
Individuals must:
- Be diagnosed with a developmental disability that includes Intellectual Disability as a primary diagnosis.
- Have Florida Medicaid or be Florida Medicaid eligible.
- Be in need of 24 hour supervision, coordination, and integration of health or habilitative services.
- Be non-ambulatory or dependent upon a walker or wheelchair for mobility
States may not limit access to ICF/IID service, or make it subject to waiting lists, as they may for Home Community Based Waiver Services.Therefore, in some cases, ICF/IID services may be more immediately available than other long-term care options.
