Recently, Ohio launched the Blue Envelope Program. This communication tool assists drivers with developmental disabilities during interactions with law enforcement or emergency personnel. The program is free, voluntary, simple to use and can be accessed through your County Developmental Disabilities Board. Find out how you can participate.
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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 ›
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Contributor: Jen Brady
Sleep is essential for the health and development of our brains, especially when it comes to our coping skills, memory, and attention. Here are some tips to support healthy sleep habits: Read More ›
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From understanding sleep to easing sleep anxiety, check out these helpful parent resources to set your child up for sleep success. Read More ›