Archives by Year: 2024

Group photo of Summit and Medina DD Tech Teams.

Nearly 700 people attend Interactive Tech Expo!

Summit DD and Medina DD, in partnership with We Thrive Together, teamed up to create an interactive exposition showing how assistive technology and remote support can increase independence, improve quality of life, and provide access to the community. Nearly 700 attendees joined us for our very first Interactive Tech ExpoRead More ›

League of Women Voters volunteer Leah Holden presenting information on Rights of Voters with Disabilities

Local partnership focuses on rights of voters with disabilities

On Wed., October 2, more than 50 people gathered in-person and online to learn about rights of voters with disabilities. This sessions was presented in partnership by Summit DD and the League of Women Voters of the Akron Area. Facilitated by LWV volunteer, Leah Holden, the presentation focused on the rights, choices and accommodations that voters with disabilities have to make their voices heard. Read More ›

Portrait of Lucshunda Blackwell, Summit County Direct Support Professional.

Lucshunda’s Family: A DSP Success Story

Direct support professionals, also know as DSPs, are the backbone of the developmental disability service system. They provide essential support for people in their homes, at work, in school, and within all aspects of someone’s life. Read More ›

Dad sitting on floor with his 2 young children learning about animals at the Zoo

New Support Group for Dads

It’s important to have people to turn to when you need support. Many parents who have children with disabilities find comfort in parent support groups. These social communities provide a safe place to share, learn and support one another. Now there is a new support group specifically for dads! Pathways for Pop aims to make sure fathers feel included and provide a safe space to share, learn and grow! Read More ›

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