Summit DD’s Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration brought together more than 350 social service agencies, disability providers, local elected officials, community members and families to celebrate the impact of three award winners! This celebration was the perfect way to close out a month long celebration of DD Awareness. Read More ›
Archives by Month: March 2025

2025 Inclusive Spring Activity Guide
The spring season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Spring Activity Guide below. Be sure to share it with family and friends! Plus, be sure to regularly visit our Event Calendar throughout the season. Read More ›

Summit County Officials Adjust Tax Collections
(Cuyahoga Falls, OH) – Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD), the Summit County Budget Commission, the Summit County Fiscal Office, the Summit County Executive’s Office and Summit County Council are taking steps to ensure tax collections align with the amount voters approved. Summit DD requested Summit County Council make an adjustment to the effective millage rate of their operating levy to uphold transparency and responsible fiscal management. County Council approved this legislation on Monday evening. Read More ›

Empowering artists of all abilities at the Akron Artwalk
Summit DD proudly teamed up with Summit Artspace to host our 2nd Annual Inclusive Akron Artwalk! The theme for this year’s inclusive artwalk was Creative Voices: Empowering Artists of All Abilities. Nearly nearly 400 attendees joined us to celebrate DD Awareness Month and the arts– all with accessibility and empowering artists of all abilities at the heart of the evening! Read More ›