Donors Support CPD Programs, Research

From Smithfield, Utah, to Short Hills, N.J., recent donors and volunteers have helped Utah State University’s Center for Persons with Disabilities reach its goals. Here’s a brief look at the help received over the past few months:

An anonymous Utah donor has contributed $68,000 to the CPD’s Biomedical Laboratory to continue its research on the causes of autism spectrum disorders. Funds will support student and faculty researchers in their collaboration with other university research labs throughout the United States.

The new Citizens Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment (CReATE) program just got a kick-start from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, based in Short Hills, N.J. The foundation awarded a $16,500 grant to help put mobility devices into the hands of Utah residents who need it most. See the center’s Web site for more information.

A $10,000 donation from Zions Bank is being used to update the Up to 3 playground. The award-winning Up to 3 program serves young children with developmental delays and other disabilities, and helps families meet their plans for their children's education. The donation will also help develop training DVDs for professionals working with people who have sustained traumatic brain injuries. A more detailed report can be found at the CPD Web site.

The Smithfield branch of Zions Bank supported the Top Sports program by inviting children with disabilities out for a night of golf. More information on this activity can be found at the CPD Web site.

Contact: Martin Blair: 797-3886, marty.blair@usu.edu
Writer: JoLynne Lyon: 797-1977, jlyon@cpd2.usu.edu