Life Labs is a technology and grassroots-focused initiative of United Cerebral Palsy to identify, develop, and support ideas that will make a difference for people living with disabilities. Through dynamic collaborations with individuals, businesses, and communities, we work together to bring innovative ideas to life. Want to learn more, or partner with UCP’s Life Labs? Begin by exploring our most recent collaborations.
United Cerebral Palsy educates, advocates and provides support services to ensure a life without limits for people with a spectrum of disabilities. UCP works to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network that has helped millions.
Meet the Life Labs Team
Marc Irlandez
Director of Information Technology & Life Labs
Marc is an expert technologist and self proclaimed futurist with a long track record of demystifying technology. He thinks he can solve the world’s problems with technology and innovation and he’s right.
Josef Scarantino
Manager of Business Development
Josef brings to the Life Labs team a diverse background ranging from web development to CNC machining and fabrication. He enjoys collaborating among makers, hobbyists, and artists and is passionate about the growth of international makerspaces, labs, and incubators. In his spare time he’s watching reruns of Walker, Texas Ranger and other quality entertainment.
Benjamin Voynick
Technologist
Ben is a lifelong techie and tinkerer. He likes to grapple with new technology and challenges.
