Don’t have time to read our Frequently Asked Questions? Find facts at-a-glance about Our Journey Forward, including federal regulations requiring County Boards to phase out of providing services and integrated settings. (Updated July 2016) Read More ›
Archives by Month: July 2015
Our Journey Forward − You Asked and We Answered (FAQ)
Answers to frequently asked questions about changes for sheltered workshops, conflict-free case management and Summit DD’s role as a provider. (Updated July 2016) Read More ›
informDD July 2015
Learn more about the conflict of interest agreement reached by CMS and the DODD, check out a compilation of family-friendly summer events and read about a club that benefits local cancer patients with donated blankets. All that and more in this issue of informDD!
The Future of Assistive Technology at Summit DD
Assistive technology is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of technologies but can be best described as, “any device that helps an individual with a disability improve their capabilities.” Often a complicated, high-tech device comes to mind when thinking of Assistive Technology (AT) but in reality it can be as simple as walkers, large print keyboards or even an ergonomically designed fork that better fits the hand of the individual using it. The possibilities are endless and exciting and amongst the rapidly changing pace of technology Summit DD continues to seek out its role.