Archives by Year: 2024

Portrait of an Acme employee, Scott, standing in from our the Acme entrance sign.

The Kenmore Fox

Back in 1990, Scott Fox started his career at the Kenmore Acme Fresh Market. Nearly 35 years later, he’s still a loyal Acme employee and a local celebrity in the Kenmore community. When asked why he has worked there for so long, he replied “…for the people, for the customers.” Read More ›

Group photo of Summit and Medina DD Tech Teams.

Nearly 700 people attend Interactive Tech Expo!

Summit DD and Medina DD, in partnership with We Thrive Together, teamed up to create an interactive exposition showing how assistive technology and remote support can increase independence, improve quality of life, and provide access to the community. Nearly 700 attendees joined us for our very first Interactive Tech ExpoRead More ›

League of Women Voters volunteer Leah Holden presenting information on Rights of Voters with Disabilities

Local partnership focuses on rights of voters with disabilities

On Wed., October 2, more than 50 people gathered in-person and online to learn about rights of voters with disabilities. This sessions was presented in partnership by Summit DD and the League of Women Voters of the Akron Area. Facilitated by LWV volunteer, Leah Holden, the presentation focused on the rights, choices and accommodations that voters with disabilities have to make their voices heard. Read More ›

Portrait of Lucshunda Blackwell, Summit County Direct Support Professional.

Lucshunda’s Family: A DSP Success Story

Direct support professionals, also know as DSPs, are the backbone of the developmental disability service system. They provide essential support for people in their homes, at work, in school, and within all aspects of someone’s life. Read More ›

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