UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania has provided a $180,000 investment to the United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) to support aging and disability services for adults across the state. UDSF is committed to creating a world where everyone can live their best lives. The nonprofit offers programs and resources to support people who are living with disabilities, aging, or recovering from an injury.

The investment from UnitedHealthcare will build capacity for programs and services offered by UDSF.

Among these programs is the Resource Center, a centralized location where individuals can receive assistance from person-centered counselors to access available resources, including life planning and support, personal care and independence services, and enrichment and life skills.

The service dog program will also benefit. UDSF service dogs are trained for over two years by dedicated volunteers and professionals. The dogs then support people who have a mobility disability, autism, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

UDSF also supports the Challenger Football and Cheerleading League, which provides opportunities for people ages 8 to 21 with disabilities to exercise and have fun. The league allows every player to participate to his or her level of ability.