Meet a successful young man named Brad, discover the benefits of inclusion, and dig into DD FAQs, plus we’ll introduce you to our Community Partnership for inclusion team!
Author Archives: Eric Bailey
Meet Our Community Partnership for Inclusion Team
Meet the Summit DD Community Partnership for Inclusion (CPI) team. We are experts in inclusion strategies and work with existing community programs, like area YMCAs, libraries, the zoo, among others, to ensure there are inclusive opportunities for all children and families, regardless of ability. The CPI team also partners with local child care facilities to match families to the resources they need on a day-to-day basis. Read More ›
My Story – Brad
Life is full of transition points. They’re the moments you look back on and reminisce. Moments where a single decision changed everything. For a young man named Brad, his big turning point came about a year ago. “I remember it just hit me. He needs to try something new,” recalled Brad’s mother, Diane. For many years, Brad attended Summit DD’s Tallmadge Center. He was happy and had made many friends, but Diane felt at times he was “…standing still,” she shared. So together they embarked on new path that’s changed Brad’s life for the better. Read More ›
informDD July 2016
In this summer issue of informDD, Superintendent Trunk updates our journey forward, and we connect you to a new statewide online community. Plus much more!