Summit DD is the community connector to services and resources for people with developmental disabilities. We connect people to their communities through service coordination staff such as Service and Support Administrators (SSAs) and Referral and Support Specialists (RSSs). Both of these team members can connect you to the resources that are right for you. But how do you know if you need an SSA or an RSS? What’s the difference between the two? What if you need to switch between the two? Fortunately, we’ve put together a handy list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand your Summit DD support options. Read More ›
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2017 Appreciation Award Winners
Summit DD is excited to announce this year’s Appreciation Award winners. We want to take the opportunity to recognize the achievements of these advocates, volunteers, community leaders, supporters and other community partners who are actively helping to build communities that are welcoming for people of every ability. Read More ›
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- Date: Mar 13, 2017
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Tips for Finding the Provider That’s Right for You
We are fortunate that Summit County offers a variety of great supports for people with developmental disabilities. We have a selection of services and more than 200 service providers for individuals to choose from. With that large selection comes questions like, how do I find the service provider that is right for me, or how do I get started? Below is a guide to help put you on the path to finding providers that are right for you. Read More ›
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- Date: Dec 19, 2016
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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What is Local Billing?
When you or a loved one are working with Summit DD to develop your plan for services and connect to supports that you use, you may hear the terms local billing and waiver. These terms are types of funding used to pay for the essential services that you receive on a daily basis. While many are familiar with what a waiver might be, there are quite a few question about what local billing means? Read More ›
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- Date: May 02, 2016
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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