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New Support Group for Dads
Read more: New Support Group for DadsIt’s important to have people to turn to when you need support. Many parents who have children with disabilities find comfort in parent support groups.…
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October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Read more: October: National Disability Employment Awareness MonthOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). A time to highlight the important role that people of every ability play within the…
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What does it mean when someone talks about “sensory”?
Read more: What does it mean when someone talks about “sensory”?Contributor: Elizabeth L. Comrie, MS, OTR/L As parents, we hear and see common terms through interactions with professionals or the internet. While these terms seem…
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Play Activity: Water Play
Read more: Play Activity: Water PlayWater is one of the easiest sensory play activities to set up for babies and toddlers and a great outdoor summer activity. Setting up water…
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Community Resources for Fall 2024
Read more: Community Resources for Fall 2024Our Summit County community has a number a resources available to support and help families of all abilities explore. Here are a few to try.
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Summit DD staff “Core Value Award” nominations now open
Read more: Summit DD staff “Core Value Award” nominations now openNominate a Summit DD team member for a Core Value Award We’ve heard from families, providers and colleagues throughout the community about how important your…
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Summit DD to begin survey of individuals, families and guardians through local research company
Read more: Summit DD to begin survey of individuals, families and guardians through local research companySummit DD initiated our long-range plan strategic planning process that will shape the future of our organization. This endeavor is designed to reaffirm our mission,…
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Give us your feedback about Summit DD’s website
Read more: Give us your feedback about Summit DD’s websiteFriends, we need your help! Summit DD is making plans to update our website. To ensure that the people we serve and parents/guardians get the…
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Learning Through Blocks
Read more: Learning Through BlocksContributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS If you thought blocks were just for stacking, we have news for you! Blocks are for learning. Check out…
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Early Intervention Family Friendly Summer Events
Read more: Early Intervention Family Friendly Summer EventsNortheast Ohio Family Fun. Northeast Ohio Family Fun is an online community and resource for parents who are committed to spending quality time making memories…
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Motor Skills: We’ve got Babies on the Move!
Read more: Motor Skills: We’ve got Babies on the Move!Contributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS During the first year of life, babies go from being unable to hold their heads up to moving all…
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Get Your “Move” On
Read more: Get Your “Move” OnContributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS Learning can be fun – especially when you’re moving! Here are some resources to help little ones move and…
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Summit DD Uses Technology Grant to Enhance the Lives of Residents with Disabilities
Read more: Summit DD Uses Technology Grant to Enhance the Lives of Residents with DisabilitiesSummit DD is committed to supporting people to live as independently as they want. In some cases, this is made possible using technology. Remote supports…
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Early Intervention Family Friendly Events
Read more: Early Intervention Family Friendly EventsLooking for *inclusive Family-Friendly events for your little one? You’re in luck! Our Early Intervention team compiled a list of local events and activities that…
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Building Skills: Speech and Language
Read more: Building Skills: Speech and LanguageSearching for activities, new skill development or support ideas? Check out these Early Intervention resources we’ve compiled for you.
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All About Communication
Read more: All About CommunicationContributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS Spring 2024 is All About Communication: Did you know that babies understand language before they can use it! Communicating…
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Summit DD Board Elects New Board President and Officers, Briggs and Youssef Appointed
Read more: 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…
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Inclusion Day 2024
Read more: Inclusion Day 2024Monday, March 4, 2024 is Inclusion Day! Grab your orange attire and join Summit DD in painting the county ORANGE to kick off DD Awareness…
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Nominate a DSP or Self Advocate Today!
Read more: 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.…
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Partnership Creates Inclusive Powerhouse for Local Families
Read more: Partnership Creates Inclusive Powerhouse for Local Families(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) – In a continued effort to be fully inclusive, World Elite Kids (WEK) has partnered with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board…
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A Holistic Approach to MUI
Read more: A Holistic Approach to MUISummit DD’s MUI Department and Community Supports & Development Department presented best practices about the power of collaboration to improve health and safety at the…
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We want your input: Summit DD 2024 Action Plan Draft
Read more: We want your input: Summit DD 2024 Action Plan DraftEach year, Summit DD creates an Annual Action Plan that outlines specific action items that help the Agency and our team members achieve the priorities…
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Levies: Renewal. Replacement. Increase. What’s the difference?
Read more: Levies: Renewal. Replacement. Increase. What’s the difference?Ballot issue language can be confusing. There are so many types of levies and organizational needs, but we are here to help sort out the…
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Fall Activity Guide (2023)
Read more: Fall Activity Guide (2023)Fall is a beautiful time to get out and enjoy the weather here in Northeast Ohio. Here are some of the fun events to enjoy…
New Support Group for Dads
It’s important to have people to turn to when you need support. Many parents who have children with disabilities find comfort in parent support groups. These social communities provide a safe place to share, learn and support one another. Now there is a new support group specifically for dads! Pathways for Pop aims to make…
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