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Reflecting with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope
Read more: Reflecting with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with HopeAn end of year message from Summit DD Superintendent, Lisa Kamlowsky: As we prepare for the Agency’s winter break from December 24 through January 1,…
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Sleep Resources for Families
Read more: Sleep Resources for FamiliesFrom understanding sleep to easing sleep anxiety, check out these helpful parent resources to set your child up for sleep success.
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Summit DD Receives Community Impact Award
Read more: Summit DD Receives Community Impact AwardSummit DD is honored to receive the 2024 Community Impact Award from United Way of Summit & Medina. This recognition celebrates organizations that lead by…
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Reimagining Disability Supports with Technology
Read more: Reimagining Disability Supports with TechnologyOhio has long been a leader in exploring technology-based and remote support solutions for people with disabilities. These supports can offer powerful benefits, like more…
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Summer Fun and Safe Outings
Read more: Summer Fun and Safe OutingsThe sun is finally out, and the weather is warming up which means summer is here! Summer is the time to be outside, enjoying the…
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From Games to Safety Skills
Read more: From Games to Safety SkillsGames can be a great way to learn new skills. Whether you are working on listening skills or teaching your kids about safety, this traditional…
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Visual Schedules and Timer Resources
Read more: Visual Schedules and Timer ResourcesOur Early Intervention team has put together a collection of resources that you can tap into to help create the tools you need. This collection…
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Summit DD Satisfaction Survey to Begin May 19
Read more: Summit DD Satisfaction Survey to Begin May 19Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, the Center for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR) will launch Summit DD’s annual survey to gather feedback on the needs…
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How To Contact Your Summit DD Early Intervention Team
Read more: How To Contact Your Summit DD Early Intervention TeamNeed to contact your Summit DD Developmental Specialist? Our Early Intervention team is always ready to listen. We know that sometimes it is hard to…
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Community resources for families
Read more: Community resources for familiesSummit County, Ohio has a wealth of resources available. From exploring the natural beauty of the area and family-friendly activities, to support services to those…
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Vision 2030: Inclusion drives us, sustainability guides us
Read more: Vision 2030: Inclusion drives us, sustainability guides usOur vision for 2030 is clear: Summit County will be a community where everyone feels included. To achieve this, we have focused on goals that…
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Family Activities for Winter 2024
Read more: Family Activities for Winter 2024With shorter days and colder temperatures, it can be hard for families with little ones to find ways for their kids to play and explore.…
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Community Diaper Resources
Read more: Community Diaper ResourcesDiapers are a necessity when you have a baby. But the high cost of diapers can be a lot for some households. Fortunately there are…
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Share Your Feedback on our 2025-2030 Long Range Plan
Read more: Share Your Feedback on our 2025-2030 Long Range PlanSummit DD has gone through an extensive strategic planning process this year. In planning for the future, we sought the input of people and families…
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Summit DD develops Intensive Treatment Team to support those with intensive needs
Read more: Summit DD develops Intensive Treatment Team to support those with intensive needsWhile developmental disabilities and mental health conditions are different, there are instances when a person can have both. These situations can require different levels of…
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Local partnership focuses on rights of voters with disabilities
Read more: Local partnership focuses on rights of voters with disabilitiesOn 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…
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October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Read more: October: National Disability Employment Awareness MonthOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). A time to highlight the important role that people of every ability play within the…
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Summit DD staff “Core Value Award” nominations now open
Read more: Summit DD staff “Core Value Award” nominations now openNominate a Summit DD team member for a Core Value Award We’ve heard from families, providers and colleagues throughout the community about how important your…
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Summit DD to begin survey of individuals, families and guardians through local research company
Read more: Summit DD to begin survey of individuals, families and guardians through local research companySummit 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,…
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Learning Through Blocks
Read more: Learning Through BlocksContributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS If you thought blocks were just for stacking, we have news for you! Blocks are for learning. Check out…
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Motor Skills: We’ve got Babies on the Move!
Read more: Motor Skills: We’ve got Babies on the Move!Contributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS During the first year of life, babies go from being unable to hold their heads up to moving all…
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Summit DD Board Elects New Board President and Officers, Briggs and Youssef Appointed
Read more: Summit DD Board Elects New Board President and Officers, Briggs and Youssef Appointed(Tallmadge, Ohio) – The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Dodson as Board President, Allyson…
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Nominate a DSP or Self Advocate Today!
Read more: Nominate a DSP or Self Advocate Today!Nominations now open for 2024 Summit DD Appreciation Awards. We all know of those people who help make this world a better place for others.…
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Partnership Creates Inclusive Powerhouse for Local Families
Read more: Partnership Creates Inclusive Powerhouse for Local Families(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) – In a continued effort to be fully inclusive, World Elite Kids (WEK) has partnered with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board…
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