Category Archives: News

Smiling teen with a group of their coworkers at a local restaurant for the Summer Youth program.

Summer Youth Program Builds Work Skills

As the 2025 Summer Youth Work Experience and Career Exploration program comes to an end, we’d like to celebrate the successes of nearly 60 local teens who gain valuable work experience this summer! Read More ›

Portrait of new Summit DD staff member, Jenna Fisher, smiling in front of the Summit DD office building.

Welcoming New Team Members: August 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 ›

Woman sitting at desk smiling. Wearing a headset while using a laptop for remote monitoring services.

Reimagining Disability Supports with Technology

Ohio has long been a leader in exploring technology-based and remote support solutions for people with disabilities. These supports can offer powerful benefits, like more privacy for individuals, reduced service costs, and less strain on DSP staffing capacity. But turning this vision into reality has been a challenge due to barriers like infrastructure needs, training, and even adoption. That is, until now. Thanks to out-of-the-box thinking, vision, and a grant, Summit County now has its first local provider capable of providing and supporting remote support services! Read More ›

Celebrating 35th ADA Anniversary

At Summit DD, we believe the strongest communities include people of ALL abilities. Join us in celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the first comprehensive civil rights law for persons with disabilities. Read More ›

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