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Water Safety
Read more: Water SafetyIt’s never too early to learn about water safety! There are several resources for community based swim lessons for infants/toddlers and are in two different…
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Bath Time Safety
Read more: Bath Time SafetyThere are many specialty bath time products like shampoo caps, which are like visors that block the flow of water from the face, controlled flow…
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Bath time: Routines and Tips
Read more: Bath time: Routines and TipsInformation compiled by Elizabeth Comrie, MS, OTR/L, Tiffany Braman, LSW, and Stacy Bailey, EIS. Bath time is more than just getting clean, it’s a great…
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2026 Summer Inclusive Activity Guide
Read more: 2026 Summer Inclusive Activity GuideInclusive Summer Recreational Activities Ahhh…. Summer at last! The sun is shining and the great outdoors are calling. That means it’s officially time to start…
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Summit DD Board Launches Superintendent Search, Invites Public Input
Read more: Summit DD Board Launches Superintendent Search, Invites Public InputThe Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities Board has launched a search for the organization’s next Superintendent following the retirement announcement of current Superintendent Lisa…
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Zeke Thrives Because of You
Read more: Zeke Thrives Because of YouMeet Zeke! Because of you, Zeke and nearly 1,000 other children in Summit County receive essential Early Intervention services through Summit DD. Research shows that…
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Our New Website is Live
Read more: Our New Website is LiveWe’re excited to officially launch the new SummitDD.org, designed with people of all abilities in mind. This update reflects our continued commitment to digital accessibility…
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2025 Annual Report
Read more: 2025 Annual ReportCurious what Summit DD accomplished in 2025? Check out this annual report snapshot of the people reached, progress made, and the impact we had because…
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The Perfect Way to Close Out DD Awareness Month
Read more: The Perfect Way to Close Out DD Awareness MonthSummit DD’s Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration brought together more than 300 social service agencies, disability providers, local elected officials, community members and families to…
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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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Accessibility Support
Read more: Accessibility SupportSummit DD has knowledge staff who can guide and connect you to resources that will make your organization more accessible and inclusive. Let us connect…
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Feeding Fieldtrips
Read more: Feeding FieldtripsTaking your children out to eat (or a “feeding fieldtrip”) can be a great way to introduce new foods and practice sitting together for a…
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Feeding Resources and Guides for Parents
Read more: Feeding Resources and Guides for ParentsSummit DD’s knowledgeable team of Early Intervention experts have compiled a helpful list of resources to help your little on develop strong and healthy feeding…
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Feeding your baby or toddler: What a complex thing to do!
Read more: Feeding your baby or toddler: What a complex thing to do!As parents, one of our very first (and most important) jobs is feeding our child. But eating isn’t as automatic as it might seem. Our…
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Inclusion Day Unites Summit County
Read more: Inclusion Day Unites Summit CountyThousands of Summit County residents, businesses, organizations and schools kicked off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with a bang by celebrating Inclusion Day on March 2nd!…
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Presentations & Training
Read more: Presentations & TrainingSummit DD’s knowledgeable team is available to help your organization learn more about disabilities and advocacy. Fill out the form below to request a presentation…
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2026 Action Plan
Read more: 2026 Action PlanThe 2026 Action Plan represents both reflection and resolve. It builds on the goals of our 2025–2030 Long-Range Plan while acknowledging the realities of today’s…
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Summit DD Gives Back to our Community
Read more: Summit DD Gives Back to our CommunityMeaningful service. Real impact. A remarkable year of giving back. During the 2025 Summit DD Gives Back program, nearly 140 Summit DD team members volunteered…
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Reflecting with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope
Read more: Reflecting with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with HopeAn end of year message from Summit DD Superintendent, Lisa Kamlowsky: As we prepare for the Agency’s winter break from December 24 through January 1,…
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Share Your Thoughts: 2026 Summit DD Action Plan Draft
Read more: Share Your Thoughts: 2026 Summit DD Action Plan DraftEach year, Summit DD develops an Annual Action Plan that outlines the steps we’ll take to achieve the priorities in our Long-Range Plan (LRP). 2026…
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Community Resources for Communication Building
Read more: Community Resources for Communication BuildingLooking for additional ways to help build your child’s communication development through play? Check our these great resources. Sure to inspire fun, imagination and memories…
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Read more: Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationSometimes additional help is needed to help communication. Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) makes sense to support early learners by giving them more options…
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Sign Language Communication
Read more: Sign Language CommunicationFocusing on other ways of communication can also support your child’s development of early speech. This can include modeling simple sign language with words. Research…
























