Welcome to the first edition of Summit DD’s new e-newsletter. This monthly newsletter replaces the Outreach publication you have received in the past.
The Agency’s mission to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to work, live and learn as equal citizens in their communities is best demonstrated through the stories of people, programs and innovative ideas happening at Summit DD. We encourage you to share this newsletter with your friends, family and coworkers.
The County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) Superintendent, Tom Armstrong, announced his plans to retire later this year and the Agency’s seven-member Board has begun the search for his replacement. Read More ›
Almost half of the residents of Summit County do NOT believe that children with special needs should be included in classrooms with their typically developing peers. Although sentiment has improved over the past five years, this is a shocking and sobering statistic. There is a great deal of work to be done in educating others about developmental disabilities and the importance of inclusion. Summit DD’s CPI program was designed to do just that. Read More ›