Author Archives: Eric Bailey

Accessibility Library graphic. City of Akron in background.

Summit County Launches the Accessibility Library

The Accessibility Library is a strategy identified in the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan (2020) which originated with artist and advocate Alicia Hopkins. The thoughtful implementation of a process by which nonprofit community groups could access assistive technology and support items for events has been carried forward by the Akron-Summit County Public Library, Advancing Independence Network, Arts Now, Direction Home and Summit DD.  Read More ›

Joe DiFranco, Summit DD Service Award Recipient.

Celebrating Service 2023: The Heart of Summit DD

In the month of November, we’re thanking and celebrating the heart of Summit DD…our dedicated team members! Join us in recognizing close to 70 of our employees who have over 1,000 years of service combined! Read More ›

Brittany working at Summa Health.

Brittany’s Path to Employment

Meet Brittany! She was recently hired by Summa Health after participating in two innovative employment initiatives funded by Summit DD. When asked how she feels about being employed, Brittany replied “…I feel excited! And I feel really comfortable working in the community!” Read More ›

Two new staff members, Alex Mericola and Gina Sullivan.

Welcoming New Team Members: October 2023

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page. Read More ›

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