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Summit DD Works with Area Disability Providers to Meet Individuals’ Needs

(Tallmadge, Ohio) – The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) is the community resource that connects people with developmental disabilities to the services and supports they count on to live their lives to the fullest. The Agency connects more than 4,700 children and adults each year to supports. These supports include more than 500 disability providers throughout Summit County that promote independence and more access to their community.

In April of this year, Summit DD was informed that one of these providers, Evant, Inc., would be ceasing its operations effective May 31, 2017.  Upon notification, Summit DD Read More ›

informDD May 2017

Check out the 2017 Summer Activity Guide, plus read great articles about an inclusive program at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, a young man who created a thriving Etsy store, and more!

Paying It Forward One Job at a Time

Remember Patrick? He’s the hard-working, motivated, young man who helped change perceptions about people with disabilities working in their communities. Recently, we had the opportunity to catch up with him. You won’t believe how he’s paying it forward now! Read More ›

The World Through Nicholas’ Eyes on Etsy

Often times in life we come to a crossroads. It’s easy to see two paths and feel the need to decide between them. But every once in a while an outside-the-box thinker comes along and creates a whole new path of their own. That is the case for Nicholas, who after transitioning out of his day program, decided to start his own business on Etsy, selling paintings and various art pieces. Read More ›

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