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Early Intervention Playgroup Connects Families-Served
Read more: Early Intervention Playgroup Connects Families-ServedThe Summit DD Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) team recently hosted another successful community-centered playgroup for families-served.
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Travis: Every Step of the Way
Read more: Travis: Every Step of the WayJoin us in congratulating Travis for graduating high school! It’s been a privilege to watch you grow and accomplish so many things. The Summit DD…
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Celebrating Our Essential Community Partners
Read more: Celebrating Our Essential Community PartnersSummit DD’s Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration brought together more than 350 social service agencies, disability providers, local elected officials, community members and families to…
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Evan’s Tech Journey
Read more: Evan’s Tech JourneyIn celebration of Assistive Technology Awareness Month, we’d like to recognize Evan! Earlier this year, Evan became Summit DD’s SMART Home Tech Champion after an…
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My Story: Sam
Read more: My Story: SamMeet Sam! Sam and his family tapped into essential Summit DD services and tech supports so he could attend Kent State University’s Sport Administration Program.…
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Maliek’s Employment Journey
Read more: Maliek’s Employment JourneyAs we close out October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’d like to celebrate Maliek’s journey to employment at Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation!
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The Kenmore Fox
Read more: The Kenmore FoxBack in 1990, Scott Fox started his career at the Kenmore Acme Fresh Market. Nearly 35 years later, he’s still a loyal Acme employee and…
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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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Making a House a Home
Read more: Making a House a HomeMeet Mark and Andy. Since 2017, they’ve teamed up to make Summit DD’s home modification initiative a resounding success. Together, they’ve completed more than 400…
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Britt’s Buddies: A DSP Success Story
Read more: Britt’s Buddies: A DSP Success StoryDirect support professionals, also know as DSPs, are the backbone of the developmental disability service system. They provide essential support for people in their homes,…
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Emerging Leaders Unite for Change
Read more: Emerging Leaders Unite for Change“For me, helping others is the way I live my life,” proudly shared Stewart, a recent graduate of Summit DD’s very first Emerging Leaders Program.…
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Yam’s Empowering Journey to America
Read more: Yam’s Empowering Journey to AmericaMeet Yam! After spending more than two decades in a refugee camp, he made his journey to America. See the impact he is making on…
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Teamwork to the Max!
Read more: Teamwork to the Max!Summit DD take prides in connecting people with developmental disabilities to the services they need to thrive. It takes months and sometimes years of teamwork…
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An Innovative Future for Summit DD
Read more: An Innovative Future for Summit DDIn late-2022, Summit DD launched a Smart Home to showcase the impact that assistive technology can have on the lives of people with developmental disabilities.…
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Over 25,000 People Celebrated Inclusion Day!
Read more: Over 25,000 People Celebrated Inclusion Day!Summit County kicked off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in record-breaking style! Over 25,000 people united to celebrate Inclusion Day…showing that our great community is strongest…
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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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Brittany’s Path to Employment
Read more: Brittany’s Path to EmploymentMeet Brittany! She was recently hired by Summa Health after participating in two innovative employment initiatives funded by Summit DD. When asked how she feels…
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Our Family to Yours: A DSP Success Story
Read more: Our Family to Yours: A DSP Success StoryMeet Jibreel, Sahir and Nadir—they’re not only brothers, but Jibreel and Nadir are also Direct Support Professionals for Sahir.
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120 Young Adults Benefit From Locally Funded Jobs Program
Read more: 120 Young Adults Benefit From Locally Funded Jobs ProgramDid you know that Summit DD’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Career Exploration Program is just one of the many initiatives funded by local tax…
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The Story of Dee and Sheri: Service Coordination at Work
Read more: The Story of Dee and Sheri: Service Coordination at WorkSummit DD Service and Support Administrators (SSA) are at the heart of what we do. They make meaningful connections for those we serve through every…
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Travis’ Story: School-Age Services at Work
Read more: Travis’ Story: School-Age Services at Work“People tend to look at Travis and think he is your average child. There is nothing average about Travis! Learning to accept each child for…
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Katie’s Story: Early Intervention at Work
Read more: Katie’s Story: Early Intervention at Work“What I find most valuable about Summit DD Early Intervention services, is having another person in Katie’s corner. Having someone that celebrates Katie and recognizes…
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Record Breaking Special Olympics Fundraiser
Read more: Record Breaking Special Olympics FundraiserThank you to our generous community for making this year’s Special Olympics fundraiser a record breaking event! We had more spectators, more community raffle donations,…
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Celebrating the Summit DD Team
Read more: Celebrating the Summit DD TeamIn celebration of our dedicated team members, Summit DD hosted a 2023 Employee Recognition Breakfast. We recognized the amazing efforts of nearly 50 employees with…
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