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2026 Inclusive Spring Activity Guide
Read more: 2026 Inclusive Spring Activity GuideThe spring season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Spring Activity Guide…
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2025 Inclusive Winter Activity Guide
Read more: 2025 Inclusive Winter Activity GuideThe winter season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Winter Activity Guide…
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Summit DD Annual Report: 2024 At-A-Glance
Read more: Summit DD Annual Report: 2024 At-A-GlanceAs we reflect on 2024, we are proud to share the achievements, growth, and milestones that have defined our journey. Our commitment to innovation, excellence,…
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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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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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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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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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Celebrating DD Awareness Month at the Akron ArtWalk: A Vision of Empowerment
Read more: Celebrating DD Awareness Month at the Akron ArtWalk: A Vision of EmpowermentThe DD Awareness Month Celebration continues! Over the weekend, Summit DD was proud to team up with Summit ArtSpace to host the first Akron ArtWalk…
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Summit DD 2023 Action Plan and 2022 Annual Report
Read more: Summit DD 2023 Action Plan and 2022 Annual ReportFor over 50 years, the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board has proudly served as the primary entity responsible for supporting children and adults with developmental…
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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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Closing Out a Month of Disability Awareness
Read more: Closing Out a Month of Disability AwarenessThis 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…
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Marvin’s Homecoming
Read more: Marvin’s HomecomingMeet Marvin. In 1964, he was set to graduate from Woodridge High School. However, after some confusion on a few class credits, he had to…
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A Community Celebrates Together
Read more: A Community Celebrates TogetherThank you to everyone who attended the Party on the Block this past weekend, in celebration of Summit DD’s new office in the heart of…
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My Story: Nathan
Read more: My Story: NathanMeet Nathan, a recent graduate from Nordonia High School who’s embarking on his journey into adulthood. For many people, it’s an exciting but stressful transition…
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Special Olympics Fundraiser a Big Success
Read more: Special Olympics Fundraiser a Big SuccessAfter a two year hiatus, the Summit DD Staff faced off against the Weaver Warriors for a fun-filled fundraiser for the Special Olympics! Thank you…
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Celebrating John Trunk’s Legacy: Happy Retirement!
Read more: Celebrating John Trunk’s Legacy: Happy Retirement!For the past 8 years, Summit DD has been lucky to call John Trunk their Superintendent. From the first moment we welcomed him to our county,…
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Thanking Staff: The Heart of Summit DD Week #1
Read more: Thanking Staff: The Heart of Summit DD Week #1Throughout the month of November, every Friday we will celebrate the perseverance and dedication of Summit DD team members with more than 20 years of service!…
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Inclusion Day a Big Success
Read more: Inclusion Day a Big SuccessThe first week of 2021’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is almost in the books…and our Inclusion Day celebration on March 1st was a massive success!…
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Vaccine Roll Out Continues
Read more: Vaccine Roll Out ContinuesSummit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) has been dedicated to protecting the health, safety and welfare of those with disabilities for more than fifty years.…
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Summit DD Helps Roll Out Phase 1A and 1B Vaccines
Read more: Summit DD Helps Roll Out Phase 1A and 1B VaccinesSummit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) and Summit County Public Health (SCPH) conducted drive through vaccine clinics at SCPH this month. Nearly 700 individuals with…
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2021 Action Plan
Read more: 2021 Action PlanGet a look at what Summit DD is working on in 2021. Download a Copy Want to print a copy? Download a PDF of Summit…
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Thank You! Gratitude Donation Drive-Thru a Big Success.
Read more: Thank You! Gratitude Donation Drive-Thru a Big Success.Thanks to you and your generosity, the Summit DD Gratitude Donation Drive-Thru was a huge success! On April 16th, we had a convoy of nearly…
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Summit DD 2019 Annual Report
Read more: Summit DD 2019 Annual ReportWe invite you to read through our annual report to see all the ways that Summit DD continues to make meaningful connections for those we serve…























