Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

Little boy in a stander giving high five to developmental specialist sitting next to him

All About Communication

Contributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS

Spring 2024 is All About Communication: Did you know that babies understand language before they can use it!  Communicating with your child is what helps them develop their own skills. Typically, we see gestures for communication before words – like waving, reaching, pointing. Treat these as words your child is saying to you! Read More ›

Summit DD Board Member Jason Dodson

Summit DD Board Elects New Board President and Officers, Briggs and Youssef Appointed

(Tallmadge, Ohio) – The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Dodson as Board President, Allyson V. James as Vice President and Gregg Cramer as Secretary. Dodson replaces Dave Dohnal as President, having served the maximum of three terms at the end of 2023. Read More ›

Group of Summit DD Staff celebrating Inclusion Day.

Inclusion Day 2024

Monday, March 4, 2024 is Inclusion Day! Grab your orange attire and join Summit DD in painting the county ORANGE to kick off DD Awareness Month and promote community inclusion.

Inclusion is about sharing experiences. So remember to share pics of you and your school, co-workers or friends wearing orange. Add #IncludeME and tag us – @SummitDD on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We want to see your inclusion pride!

Add some SWAGger to your Inclusion Day Read More ›

Melanie Zaidman holding her award trophy at Summit DD's 2023 Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration

Nominate a DSP or Self Advocate Today!

Nominations now open for 2024 Summit DD Appreciation Awards.

We all know of those people who help make this world a better place for others. They are the ones who consistently find ways to raise the bar, serve others with a smile, and leave a lasting impression. Now is your opportunity to recognize them. Nominate a self-advocate, DSP, or community ally for one of Summit DD Appreciation Awards. Read More ›

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