CHILDREN AND ADULT DISABILITY
AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Mission :

The mission of the Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services (CADES) is to affect positively the quality of life for persons with cerebral palsy, their family members, and others with developmental or physical disabilities in our service area of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Vision:

To empower people with disabilities to achieve their highest potential.

About CADES:

CADES was originally founded in 1951 as United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware County when a small group of parents met to establish a registration of all those with cerebral palsy in Delaware County to study their needs and to work towards meeting these needs. While continuing our commitment to serve individuals with cerebral palsy, we have grown to provide a continuum of services to support people with a wide variety of disabilities and their families.

In December 2002 the agency changed its name to Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services (CADES). This was the culmination of a year of planning and research by staff and Board. The new name better reflects the services we provide.