AKRON — Area service and cultural organizations have teamed together to offer free digital classes taught by professional artists for residents of all ages and abilities.
According to ArtsNow officials, Read More ›
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New inclusive digital classes available
Coming to you Live From the Living Room
Tired of binging shows on TV? Looking for something new to try? Then we have the perfect solution for you. Summit DD and ArtsNow have teamed up to create a series of online classes that are sure to engage your creative side. We have something for everyone. Best of all, these classes are for people of all abilities!
Throughout the month of August local artists and creatives will be offering four different classes, Read More ›
Maintaining Momentum for Students with Disabilities During the Pandemic
For years, Summit DD has worked with local school districts and Koinonia to provide a program that helps build useful career skills for students with disabilities. Koinonia’s Compass Pathfinder program (formerly ASPIRE) works with transition-age teens to explore their interests, develop skills and gain employment experience. This program is traditionally very hands-on. When the Coronavirus hit Northeast Ohio in early March 2020, that could have meant the end of the program. However, thanks to hard work and collaboration, teens from the Compass Pathfinder program were able to keep their momentum. Read More ›
Summit DD Grant Supports Local Disability Professionals Through Crisis
(Tallmadge, Ohio) – In an effort to support direct support professionals and front-line supervisors amid the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summit DD created a grant opportunity in April to help local disability agencies in Summit County.
- A total of $100,000 was shared by nearly 50 local providers serving people with developmental disabilities. Providers ranged from small organizations with less than ten employees, to larger ones employing more than 250 people, with individual grant awards ranging from $75 to $10,000. Grant money was required to be used to support or incentivize direct support professionals and front-line supervisors who have continued to support people in their homes throughout this crisis.
