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PPE and Cleaning Supplies Available to Families and People with Disabilities

Personal Protective Equipment, known as PPE, can be powerful tools in the fight against COVID-19. Items like face masks, gloves and face shields, help minimize the spread of the virus when close contact is necessary. For many who receive support with personal care, PPE is a key tool to help keep them protected.

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Summit DD Becomes Grant Partner for Dementia Training

Summit County Public Health (SCPH) was recently awarded a one million dollar grant from the Federal Administration on Community Living – Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative to Communities. SCPH selected Summit DD and several other partner agencies “…to enhance and strengthen existing dementia capable home and community based services in Summit County and address the dementia-care program gaps,” according to the SCPH press release. Read More ›

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Probate Court hosting art show with Summit DD

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Probate Court has teamed up with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) to bring art to the Summit County Courthouse.
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Thanking Staff: The Heart of Summit DD Week #4

As we conclude our month long celebration of thanks…join us as we honor the final group of Summit DD staff with more than 20 years of dedicated service to Summit DD! Check out this week’s featured video below and photo slideshow. Also, in case you missed it, check out the video and photos from week one hereweek two here, and week three here. Read More ›

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