Summit DD is aware of the anticipated disruption to SNAP benefits beginning November 1. Like you, we are concerned about the potential effects this will have on the individuals and families we serve. As part of our ongoing commitment to the community, Summit DD is rallying around efforts to address food insecurity resulting from the SNAP disruption. Read More ›
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Press Release: Summit DD Announces Plan to Strengthen Financial Sustainability and Protect Core Services
News Release
Contact: Billie Jo David, Director of Communications
Summit Developmental Disabilities Board
330.634.8073 or bdavid@summitdd.org
(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) – Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) announced today that it approved a resolution to eliminate 29 positions effective March 1, 2026. This action is part of Summit DD’s broader effort to address rising costs and ensure the agency can continue to deliver essential services to people with developmental disabilities in Summit County.
“Rising service costs, particularly for Medicaid-funded programs, have put many County Boards of Developmental Disabilities under pressure, Summit DD is no exception,” said Superintendent Lisa Kamlowsky. “The Board’s action reflects a difficult but necessary step to protect what matters most: the essential services that support people to live, work, and thrive in their communities.”
Following the Board’s approval, Summit DD is taking several steps to strengthen its financial position, including: Read More ›