At Summit DD, a prominent goal of our Long Range Plan is to empower an engaged workforce that achieves the best outcomes for people we support. We work towards this goal by offering ambassador and networking opportunities to employees throughout the year. We would like to proudly announce, that one of our Service and Support Administrators (SSA), Vincent Taylor, was recently accepted into Leadership Akron’s Signature Class 36. Read More ›
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Volunteer Guardian Program: The Importance of Community
Summit County is known for being innovative and supportive. Thanks to Bob, Susan and more than 100 volunteer guardians like them, you can call it a caring community as well. Read More ›
Service Coordination: SSA or RSS?
Summit DD is the community connector to services and resources for people with developmental disabilities. We connect people to their communities through service coordination staff such as Service and Support Administrators (SSAs) and Referral and Support Specialists (RSSs). Both of these team members can connect you to the resources that are right for you. But how do you know if you need an SSA or an RSS? What’s the difference between the two? What if you need to switch between the two? Fortunately, we’ve put together a handy list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand your Summit DD support options. Read More ›
Tips for Finding the Provider That’s Right for You
We are fortunate that Summit County offers a variety of great supports for people with developmental disabilities. We have a selection of services and more than 200 service providers for individuals to choose from. With that large selection comes questions like, how do I find the service provider that is right for me, or how do I get started? Below is a guide to help put you on the path to finding providers that are right for you. Read More ›