Category Archives: Agency Updates

Visual of the top of the 2025-2030 cover for Summit DD's Long Range Plan document with a smiling young man using assistive technology

Vision 2030: Inclusion drives us, sustainability guides us

Our vision for 2030 is clear: Summit County will be a community where everyone feels included. To achieve this, we have focused on goals that prioritize equitable access to services, strengthening community and family connections, and foster an inclusive internal culture. At the same time, we are committed to financial stewardship, continuously evaluating and refining our practices to maintain stability and sustainability of services.

Check out Summit DD’s Long Range and 2025 Action Plans
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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. 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 ›

Smiling young man standing with his support team of Summit DD staff and providers around him

Summit DD to begin survey of individuals, families and guardians through local research company

Summit DD initiated our long-range plan strategic planning process that will shape the future of our organization. This endeavor is designed to reaffirm our mission, vision and values, strengthen our operations, and ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional services to those we serve and our community. As we embark on this process our goal is to capitalize on our strengths and address our future challenges with a clear plan that outlines our future priorities of the next levy cycle (2025–2030) and action plans to meet those priorities. Here is what you can expect: Read More ›

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