In a continued effort to support teens with disabilities and their families during transitional years, Summit DD participated in the fall Transition Boot Camp. This session, Medical Transition 101, focused on sharing information to navigate the transition from pediatric to…
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Teen Transition Partnership Successful and Sustainable
In 2017, Summit DD launched an innovative partnership focused on helping young adults with developmental disabilities prepare for the professional world once they graduate. The Transition Services for Youth program began as test pilot and has evolved into a successful…
Community Partnership Helps Nearly 100 Local Teens
For the past three years, Summit DD has partnered with Summit County Jobs and Family Services to provide essential employment opportunities for local teens. In 2016, the program impacted 35 people and then in 2017 it grew to 40. This…
Collaboration Provides Summer Work Experience for Teens
Summit DD partnered with Summit County Job & Family Services, private disability service providers, and employers to provide summer work to dozens of teens with disabilities.