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Collage of Summer Activities, including Summit Metro Parks, Cedar Point, Akron Zoo, and Akron Library.

2025 Inclusive Summer Activity Guide

Looking for fun activities to keep you busy during the summer months? Well you’re in luck, because we compiled this comprehensive list with loads of inclusive events and activities to choose from. Want to know how to prepare for one of these events? Check out this handy guide as well.

Lastly, be sure to check out these summer resources from State Support Team 8 and Connecting for Kids.
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Collage of high school graduate, Travis, smiling in his cap-and-gown. Next to a photo of him over a decade ago smiling in his daycare graduation cap-and-gown.

Travis: Every Step of the Way

Join us in congratulating Travis for graduating high school! It’s been a privilege to watch you grow and accomplish so many things. The Summit DD team is speechless in this moment, but luckily your mom has all the right words!

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Outdoor portrait of new Summit DD team member Eric Bramer.

Welcoming New Team Members: June 2025

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 ›

Akron Police Office Lauri Natko presenting in front of the an audience at the Home Visit Safety Training.

Summit DD Hosts Home Visit Safety Training

In the spirit of collaboration, Summit DD recently hosted a Home Visit Safety Training for our Early Intervention team as well as community partners from AMHA, Catholic Charities, Akron Children’s Hospital, United Way of Summit & Medina, Greenleaf Family Center, and Child Guidance and Family Solutions. Read More ›

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