Summit DD connects people of all ages to the supports and resources they need to be their best. So what does that look like for school-age kids with disabilities? Read More ›
Archives by Year: 2015
Summit DD Presents Plan to Evolve and Adapt to State-Mandated Changes
(Tallmadge, Ohio) – Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, is hosting a second set of community meetings to discuss its plan for adhering to state-mandated changes in how County Boards are permitted to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the coming years. Read More ›
informDD September 2015
Stay up-to-date on conflict free case management changes, learn more about new tools for service coordination, read a inspiring story from a local Acme and discover some helpful back-to-school tips.
What is a Budget for Services?
Summit DD Service and Support Administrator’s, or SSAs, coordinate services using a person-centered approach and work with each person to develop an individual budget for services that meet their needs and fit their budget. Most adults supported by Summit DD are funded through a Federal Medicaid Waiver. In these cases Medicaid pays approximately 60% of the costs for services and Summit DD (through local levy dollars) pays 40% of the costs for services. If an individual does not qualify for Medicaid, services are paid for using local levy dollars. Read More ›