Snell General Manager Named to Cerebral Palsy Post

Rick Fleetwood, general manager of Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory, Little Rock, Arkansas, was installed as vice chair of the United Cerebral Palsy Association at its recent national conference in Mobile, Alabama. He will be serving on the executive committee for the national organization alongside newly elected CEO Steven Bennett, Los Angeles, California.

Fleetwood's appointment crowns a history of active volunteer service in partnership with organizations that work to improve conditions and create opportunities for those with disabilities, including Easter Seals, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the American Diabetes Association, the Arthritis Foundation, and State Disability Association, the State Medicare Board, CareLink, the CARTI Foundation, and Hot Wheels for Hot Meals.

A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a masters degree in public administration, Fleetwood has received numerous awards for his service in the rehabilitation sector, including United Cerebral Palsy Association's highest honor-the Roger S. Firestone Award.

He has also earned Arkansas' VIP award; state, regional, and national Meritorious Service Awards; the Southwest Regional Award for Service; and the Arkansas State Award from the Rehabilitation Counselors Association. He is a member of the UCP Victory 100 Club, an honor reserved for the association's most dedicated volunteers.

"I am honored to be chosen to serve in this new and expanded capacity," said Fleetwood. "There is so much to be done. We have accomplished so much in the past several years, and the potential that faces us in this millennium remains virtually limitless. If ever there were a time to pursue volunteer service with the prospect of delivering the greatest good to the greatest number, now is assuredly that time!"

"Rick has a long history with UCP and we are fortunate to have him as an official member of the board," said Bennett. "We are so pleased that Rick is bringing his extensive knowledge of the healthcare field and his skill in bringing people together to UCP. We are gratified that we have someone with Rick's experience and knowledge of our organization who will be able to join us in leading UCP through its next phase of growth and development."

Organized in 1949 by the parents of children with cerebral palsy, UCP has evolved into one of the nation's largest not-for-profit disability organizations, with affiliates in 39 states and providing services in 71 percent of all counties and to 78 percent of the total cerebral palsy population.

UCP serves more than a million clients every year, and is recognized as one of the most efficient charities, with an average of 85 percent of all affiliate revenues devoted to direct services. UCP's programs benefit all ages, and deal with early childhood intervention and education; employment and training; residential services and independent living; family supports, including respite care; assistive technology; information and referral; and advocacy.

UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability; 65 percent of people served by UCP have disabilities other than cerebral palsy. The association's stated mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion, and self-determination.

A lifetime member of the Rehabilitation Counselors Association and a member of the state Rehabilitation Association appointed by the governor, Fleetwood continues to direct the growth of Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory in Little Rock, where he has served for 27 years as general manager, chief operations officer, chief financial officer, and secretary-treasurer.

A Little Rock-based company with a 92-year history, Snell Laboratory has offices in Little Rock, Russellville, Fort Smith, Mountain Home, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, North Little Rock, Jonesboro, and El Dorado, Arkansas.

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