Throughout the course of history, there has been a common trend—strong leaders have strong voices. They speak to create change. They provide a voice for the voiceless. A young Summit County man named Darick is ready to take on that great responsibility, not only for himself but for all people with developmental disabilities. “I want to make change—a difference, for all. That’s what I want to do,” Darick proudly stated. Read More ›
Author Archives: Eric Bailey
informDD February 2017
Join us for our March DD Awareness Month celebration! We’re hosting several community events and sharing the resources you need to make your community a more inclusive place for people of all abilities.
informDD January 2017
Read more about Summit DD’s recent update on Our Journey Forward. Plus, nominate someone for our appreciation breakfast, read about a recent partnership with local school districts, and discover how we are making the Akron Children’s Museum a more inclusive place for kids of all abilities!
Summit DD Partners with Local Schools to Support Students
The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, has partnered with Woodridge and Copley-Fairlawn schools to launch a Transition Services for Youth pilot program. The initiative is being funded by local tax dollars that were set aside by Summit DD in 2017 to specifically create and foster innovative programs. Read More ›