Summit County DD Board News
Grand Openings April 28, 2010 at Barberton & Cuyahoga Falls
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The Grand Openings for two new centers - Barberton and Cuyahoga Falls - is set for April 28, 2010. The new community service centers have habilitation and vocational programs for people with disabilities. People in Barberton and Cuyahoga Falls will now receive services in the community in which they live. They have access to shopping, community events, bus routes, and other conveniences within their own community. Click below for an invitation to the grand openings...
Grand Opening Invitation - April 28, 2010 at Cuyahoga Falls & Barberton More...Think Camp! Summer Camp is right around the corner...
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Looking for a summer camp for your child age 6-22? Contact the Service & Support Administrator for your child's school/school district or contact the camp you are interested in for more information.
More...New MOVES at Coventry Center
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Driving into a parking lot on a cold winter day, wind whirling and snow blowing, I start looking for the closest parking spot to the door. There are so many unused parking spaces with a handicap symbol and the only other parking spots are way in the back of the lot. At this point, I started thinking "Oh how I wish I could park in one of those spaces that no one is using right now", then I pulled into the available space in the back of the lot and wandered out into the icy frigid air, thankful for the healthy body that I have."
More...Quade Appointed to Summit DD Board
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Tallmadge, Ohio – The County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Quade as its newest member. Quade was appointed and confirmed by the Summit County Executive and Council for a 4 year term from January 2010 through December 2013.
As the brother and legal guardian of a person with a developmental disability, Thomas Quade will bring
More...The Arc Condems White House Aide's Use of R-word
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The Arc Condemns White House Aide's Use of R-Word
Washington, D.C. January 28, 2010 -- Reports that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel used an epithet relating to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is both shocking and disappointing, according to The Arc of the United States.
According to a Wall Street Journal story on an embattled White House, “Some attendees said they were planning to air ads attacking conservative Democrats who were balking at Mr. Obama’s health-care overhaul. ‘F—ing retarded,’ Mr. Emanuel scolded the group, according to several participants.” The Arc hopes that the Members of Congress in that meeting were equally offended.
More...Employee of Summit DD Dies of Natural Causes While at Work
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
More...HR Department Announces Employment Open Enrollment
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
For Summit DD Employees ONLY:
If you are a Summit DD employee and would like to enroll for your 2010 Medical Benefits, please click on these instructions to get started.
2010 ELECTRONIC ENROLLMENT PROCESS - Optimized.pdf
https://summit.tezba.com More...2010 Operating Plan Draft
Monday, December 07, 2009
The 2010 Draft Operating Plan is now available for review. More...2009 Holiday Gift Guide Now Available
Monday, November 30, 2009
The annual Holiday Gift Guide is now available for your shopping needs featuring holiday cards and handcrafted pottery. Choose from 10 card designs or a Multi-Pack for one design of each card. Quantities are limited! Click here to download the official
2009 Holiday Gift Guide Order Form and order now for best selection.
More...Barberton and Cuyahoga Falls projects on schedule
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The public is encouraged to drive by the construction sites of our two newest centers. Both buildings are under roof and all underground plumbing is finished. Concrete floors at both sites are poured and the crews are beginning to run electrical wiring. Next week they will begin to start framing the walls in the interior of the centers. Both projects are on-time and projected to be completed in March 2010. More...Summit DD Prepares for Flu Season
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
No one knows what the Flu Season will bring to our communities this year. Crisis or mild, the Summit DD Board is making plans to keep staff and program participants as healthy as possible. This news item explains how.
More...Security Cameras Add to Health and Safety
Friday, September 04, 2009
As of August 2009, the agency has installed security cameras in all of its facilities. These cameras are programmed to make digital recordings of specific fields of view in each facility. The board has taken this action to enhance the safety and security of all Summit DD Board program participants . . .
More...Inclusive Playground Dedicated at Summit DD Board
Monday, August 17, 2009
The County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board dedicated the new “Sam & Sara Lupica” Playground at the Weaver Learning Center on Howe Road in Tallmadge on August 17, 2009. The funds to build the new playground were donated by Mr. & Mrs. Lupica, longtime Summit County residents. The playground will be used by the children who attend CALICO, community-based Early Intervention, and the Head Start classes.
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