Did 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 dollars provided by Summit County residents? In 2023, 120 young adults with developmental disabilities gained valuable work experience this summer! Read More ›
Category Archives: Successes
Summit DD’s Family Engagement Program has Big Benefits for Local Families
In 2017, Summit DD launched a new program for children and teens we serve. This program, called the Family Engagement Program (FEP), was created to help kids, teens and young adults gain more access to the community around them. Last year, 747 families accessed FEP funding to support their children’s needs. Read More ›
The Story of Dee and Sheri: Service Coordination at Work
Summit DD Service and Support Administrators (SSA) are at the heart of what we do. They make meaningful connections for those we serve through every stage of their lives. Recently, an individual who receives these essential services wanted to recognize the amazing efforts of their SSA. This is the story of Dee and Sheri. 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 themselves as an individual is important,” shared Travis’ mother Tonigail. Read More ›
