Recreation
The Summit DD supports many programs for people with disabilities to be involved in their community.
Aktion Club - Kiwanis Chapter for Individuals with Disabilities
Aktion Club is the nationally recognized Kiwanis Chapter for individuals with disabilities.
Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month - 6:00-7:30pm.
| Officers: |
| President |
John Belles |
| Vice President |
Paul Plympton |
| Secretary |
Dana Meisner |
| Treasurer |
Brian Monroe |
| Board of Directors: |
| President |
Jack Carroll |
| Vice President |
Chris Brouse |
| Secretary |
Mary Ann Hibinger |
| Treasurer |
Karen Dudock |
Membership: Open to all persons served by the Summit DD Board
Contact: Bonnie Binns, Aktion Club Advisor at 330-634-8873 bbinns@summitdd.org
Blast
The mission of the Blast Program is to provide safe and healthy social and recreational activities to persons served who are able to spend independent time in the community where they work, live, learn and play so that they may develop and foster friendships with their peers.
Membership: Open to persons served who have alone time in the community sufficient to allow for
activity attendance and transportation to and from an activity.
Contact: Judi Jacobs, Blast Coordinator 330-634-8143 jjacobs@summitdd.org
Activities: Schedule posted under ‘Events’ banner “Community Events
Special Olympics
Special Olympics provides opportunities to experience athletics to many in Summit County.
| SPORT |
SCHEDULE |
| Alpine |
Dec.-Feb. |
| Athletics (Track) |
April-June |
| Basketball |
Nov.-March |
| Bocce |
April-June |
| Bowling |
off and on thru the year |
| Cross Country Ski |
Dec.-Feb. |
| Figure and Speed Skating |
Nov.- Feb. |
| Golf |
June-Sept. |
| Softball |
July-Aug. |
| Volleyball |
April-June |
Fundraiser Alert!
Handel's Ice Cream - Stow July 6th!
20% of Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics! Click this link for your coupon.
Membership: Open to all persons served by the Summit DD Board
Contact: Pam Davis, Special Olympics Director 330-634-8400 or pdavis@summitdd.org
Looking for more opportunities for activities for people with disabilities in the community? Click here for Community Bulletins.