Author Archives: Eric Bailey

Portrait of new Summit DD staff member, Julia Beattie.

Welcoming New Team Members: January 2025

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page. Read More ›

Inclusive Winter Guide

2024 Inclusive Winter Activity Guide

The winter season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Winter Activity Guide below. Be sure to share it with family and friends! Read More ›

Photo of Evan sitting on the Smart Home couch smiling proudly.

Evan’s Tech Journey

In celebration of Assistive Technology Awareness Month, we’d like to recognize Evan! Earlier this year, Evan became Summit DD’s SMART Home Tech Champion after an extensive search and interview process. Evan now lives in the SMART Home and provides weekly tours to peers with developmental disabilities, community partners, and more. “I used to not see myself as someone with a disability. I separated myself from them in my mind. Now that I have met so many others through my tours, I realize we are all the same and we can help one another!” shared Evan. Read More ›

Portrait of 35 year service award recipient, Patty Hauserman.

Celebrating Service 2024: The Heart of Summit DD

In the month of November, we’re thanking and celebrating the heart of Summit DD…our dedicated team members! Join us in recognizing 45 of our employees who have 735 years of service combined! Read More ›

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