Summit DD, like each County Board in Ohio, is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of those we serve. Occasionally there are circumstances that pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of an individual with a developmental disability; we refer to these incidents as Unusual Incidents (UI) or Major Unusual Incidents (MUI).
In MUI circumstances affecting adults, Summit DD has Read More ›
Cleveland.com | By Jennifer Conn, Akron reporter, cleveland.com
AKRON, Ohio – Summit County Probate Court is again partnering with Summit DD (the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board) to bring an art show to the Summit County Courthouse.
Art created by Summit DD artists will be on display in the courthouse Read More ›
Advocacy and self-determination are an important part of life for people with disabilities. They are crucial skills to learn and practice to ensure that a person gets the right support. For some, advocacy is a learning process. For others, it’s just part of who they are. Chelsea is one of those people who has always been a driving force in her own life. Now she wants to pave the way for others, too. Read More ›