Tag Archives: DD Awareness

Superintendent Lisa Kamlowsky speaking at the Awards Celebration.

Celebrating Our Essential Community Partners

Summit DD’s Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration brought together more than 300 social service agencies, disability providers, local elected officials, community members and families to celebrate the impact of five award winners! This celebration was the perfect way to close out a record-breaking month long celebration of DD Awareness. Read More ›

Community attending the Akron ArtWalk at Summit Art Space.

Celebrating DD Awareness Month at the Akron ArtWalk: A Vision of Empowerment

The DD Awareness Month Celebration continues!

Over the weekend, Summit DD was proud to team up with Summit ArtSpace to host the first Akron ArtWalk of the year “A Vision of Empowerment” in recognition of DD Awareness Month. Over 400 attendees joined us for a celebration of the arts – all with accessibility and inclusion at the heart of the evening! Read More ›

Assistant Superintendent, Holly Brugh, presenting at the breakfast.

Closing Out a Month of Disability Awareness

This year’s DD Awareness Month was an overwhelming success! Last week, we closed out the month-long celebration with our Appreciation Breakfast. We recognized six essential disability providers, an innovative assistive technology company, and two empowering self advocates in the developmental disability community. Watch their award videos in the Youtube playlist below! Read More ›

Nearly 100 Summit DD team members celebrating Inclusion Day.

Community Outpouring for Inclusion Day 2023

Amazing things happen when a community unites! On Monday, March 6th more than 10,000 people came together to proudly proclaim that our community is strongest when everyone is included. From people and families who receive essential Summit DD services to inclusive local businesses and organizations, the community outpouring was truly remarkable. Thank you for making Inclusion Day 2023 a massive success! Read More ›

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