Author Archives: Amy Kelly

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 ›

Community attending the Akron ArtWalk at Summit Art Space.

Celebrating DD Awareness Month at the Akron ArtWalk: A Vision of Empowerment

The DD Awareness Month Celebration continues!

Over the weekend, Summit DD was proud to team up with Summit ArtSpace to host the first Akron ArtWalk of the year “A Vision of Empowerment” in recognition of DD Awareness Month. Over 400 attendees joined us for a celebration of the arts – all with accessibility and inclusion at the heart of the evening! Read More ›

Summit DD at Winterblast

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

For the 5th consecutive year, Summit DD was proud to partner with the City of Akron during Winterblast! Featuring family-friendly events and attractions all winter, Winterblast at Lock 3 is one of Northeast Ohio’s most popular spots to celebrate the holiday season. The 5th Annual Summit DD at Winterblast event took place Saturday, December 2, 2023 and provided inclusive and accessible winter programming for all. Read More ›

An Empowering DD Awareness Month

What an epic and empowering DD Awareness Month! Each March, Summit DD and the community come together to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Read More ›

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