Author Archives: Eric Bailey

Payee FAQs: A Practical Guide to Managing Social Security Benefits

What is a Payee?
According to the Social Security Administration, a representative payee is a person or organization appointed to receive the Social Security or SSI benefits for anyone who can’t manage their own benefits. It can be a friend or family member or organizational payee. When choosing a payee consider choosing someone the beneficiary feels will support them in participating in managing their money. Read More ›

Partnering for Families

Summit DD believes that all children and families should have access to quality, inclusive child care. Our Community Partnership for Inclusion (CPI) program supports a variety of child care options in communities across Summit County. From children who need a little extra support to be successful in the classroom to little ones with specialized medical needs, our trained staff can help families find support in a child care site convenient to them. Read More ›

informDD December 2015

Watch Summit DD’s year in review with a fun video. Entitled, Summit DD Gives Back, this highlight reel encompasses all of 2015. As we reflect on the year we are eternally grateful to those we support, their families, staff and the community for their contributions to our great community, a community built by the abilities of all citizens.  We realize that we can’t achieve our Mission without your support and as public servants we are happy to give back.

informDD November 2015

Watch an inspiring family share their son’s story, learn more about the recent community meetings regarding Summit DD’s transformation, see how two local artists are impacting their community, and read about the success of a recent Kent State grad.

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