Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

Jessica, a program participant, smiling while working on a project.

Share Your Feedback on our 2025-2030 Long Range Plan

Summit DD has gone through an extensive strategic planning process this year. In planning for the future, we sought the input of people and families we serve, our employees, local providers, and other community stakeholders to map out our 2025-2030 Long Range Plan goals. This plan is instrumental in helping us set and achieve the priorities that will ultimately support more than 5,000 people with disabilities and their families, and maintain the trust and confidence our community has placed in us.

Below is a draft of the 2025-2030 Long Range Plan, Vision 2030, (which outlines our long-term goals and priorities) and our 2025 Action Plan (which turns those long-range priorities into action items for 2025). Summit DD values the input of those we serve, their families, providers and the community. Because of that, we are asking for your feedback on our draft of the 2025-2030 Long Range Plan. Please provide any thoughts to help make our plan better using the form below.

Feedback must be received by Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 4:00pm to be considered.

Download the Vision 2030 LRP DRAFT

Photo of Chris Watts speaking with a colleague during the Intensive Treatment Team meeting.

Summit DD develops Intensive Treatment Team to support those with intensive needs

While developmental disabilities and mental health conditions are different, there are instances when a person can have both. These situations can require different levels of support. In some cases, this can mean an individual has very intensive support needs. So how does Summit DD address these situations and support those with intensive needs? Read 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 ›

Dad sitting on floor with his 2 young children learning about animals at the Zoo

New Support Group for Dads

It’s important to have people to turn to when you need support. Many parents who have children with disabilities find comfort in parent support groups. These social communities provide a safe place to share, learn and support one another. Now there is a new support group specifically for dads! Pathways for Pop aims to make sure fathers feel included and provide a safe space to share, learn and grow! Read More ›

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