The winter season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Winter Activity Guide below. Be sure to share it with family and friends! Read More ›
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Summit County Launches the Accessibility Library
The Accessibility Library is a strategy identified in the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan (2020) which originated with artist and advocate Alicia Hopkins. The thoughtful implementation of a process by which nonprofit community groups could access assistive technology and support items for events has been carried forward by the Akron-Summit County Public Library, Advancing Independence Network, Arts Now, Direction Home and Summit DD. Read More ›

Summit County Voters Pass Issue 17: A Message from the Superintendent
I am delighted to announce that the voters of Summit County passed Issue 17 with over a 60% passage rate (unofficial results). The replacement of Summit DD’s operating levy ensures that the agency can support more than 5,000 adults and children with developmental disabilities from 2025 – 2030. Read More ›

Celebrating Service 2023: The Heart of Summit DD
In the month of November, we’re thanking and celebrating the heart of Summit DD…our dedicated team members! Join us in recognizing close to 70 of our employees who have over 1,000 years of service combined! Read More ›