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News from the Community: Former Tallmadge Campus Update
Read more: News from the Community: Former Tallmadge Campus UpdateOn May 13, 2022, Summit DD officially moved into its new administrative building in Cuyahoga Falls. This completed a two-year plan that moved the organization’s…
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Nominate a Summit DD team member for a Core Value Award
Read more: Nominate a Summit DD team member for a Core Value AwardWe’ve heard from families and colleagues throughout the community about how important your Summit DD connections are to you. From the friendly team member who…
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We Thrive Together
Read more: We Thrive TogetherDid you know, lonely people are more likely to suffer from dementia, heart disease and depression? Or that 3 in 4 Americans struggle with loneliness?…
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2023 Voting resources for voters with disabilities
Read more: 2023 Voting resources for voters with disabilitiesEach year registered voters – of every ability – exercise the right to vote on candidates, issues and levies. Did you know that voters with…
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Employment Engagement: Creating a foundation on the path to employment
Read more: Employment Engagement: Creating a foundation on the path to employmentA person’s path to employment can be complex, especially for those with disabilities. Summit DD understands that while some people are ready to jump right…
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DD Awareness Month 2023
Read more: DD Awareness Month 2023March DD Awareness Month will be here before we know it. We’re looking forward to another March full of activities, events and spotlights to bring…
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More Than 600 Providers Benefit from Summit DD Grant
Read more: More Than 600 Providers Benefit from Summit DD GrantSummit County disability service providers deliver the essential services that people with developmental disabilities rely on to meet their daily needs. These Direct Support Professionals…
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Emergency Preparedness
Read more: Emergency PreparednessWould you know what to do in an emergency? Making plans and being prepared BEFORE an emergency is key to handling any unexpected situation. Here…
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Nominations now open for 2023 Summit DD Appreciation Awards
Read more: Nominations now open for 2023 Summit DD Appreciation AwardsWe all know of those people who go above and beyond to help others. They are the ones who consistently find ways to raise the…
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Report to the Community – 2nd Quarter
Read more: Report to the Community – 2nd Quarter2022 Action Plan – 2nd Quarter Report to the Community To reach larger Agency goals, Summit DD uses a longer-term, three-year planning cycle called the…
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Summit DD Takes Part in 2022 UW Stuff the Bus Campaign
Read more: Summit DD Takes Part in 2022 UW Stuff the Bus Campaign(Tallmadge, Ohio) Summit DD is proud to take part in this year’s UW Stuff the Bus Campaign through the United Way of Summit and Medina…
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Person-Centered ISP
Read more: Person-Centered ISPYour Individualized Service Plan (ISP) Your ISP is your plan for the year ahead. It outlines your services, supports, funding, and goals. You and your…
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Summit DD and Akron Municipal Court Launch New Support Program
Read more: Summit DD and Akron Municipal Court Launch New Support ProgramSummit DD believes in meeting people where they are. We have a long history of supporting people based on each person’s individual needs. There are…
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Summit DD DSP Appreciation Grant
Read more: Summit DD DSP Appreciation GrantThroughout the pandemic, local disability providers have been there to ensure that people receive the daily services they rely on. These partners put the needs…
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Celebrating Direct Support Professionals
Read more: Celebrating Direct Support ProfessionalsDSP Appreciation Week Sept. 12-18: Celebrating Direct Support Professionals Summit DD works with dozens of community organizations who provide the frontline services that people with…
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Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know About Lead and your Child’s Development
Read more: Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know About Lead and your Child’s DevelopmentDid you know that 83% of all houses built before 1978 contain lead? And did you know that 69% of Summit County housing units were…
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3 Simple Tips: Protect yourself from phishing emails
Read more: 3 Simple Tips: Protect yourself from phishing emailsWe conduct a lot of our lives online. Digital platforms offer us more options to connect and do business. They also open us up to…
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At Your Service: New Summit DD partnership offers tech support to those served by Summit DD
Read more: At Your Service: New Summit DD partnership offers tech support to those served by Summit DDDuring the pandemic, technology went beyond doing business and socializing. Technology became a tool that many people and families served by Summit DD used for…
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FAQs: Release of Information Requests
Read more: FAQs: Release of Information RequestsFrom time to time, we receive record requests for people served by Summit DD. Below are guidelines regarding who can request information and what information…
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DD Awareness Month 2021
Read more: DD Awareness Month 2021March DD Awareness Month is just around the corner. While a lot has changed since last DD Awareness Month, our desire to shine a light…
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Summit DD Unveils Renovation Plans, Sells Unused Buildings
Read more: Summit DD Unveils Renovation Plans, Sells Unused Buildings(Tallmadge, Ohio) – Summit DD’s Board was the final governing body to approve a Cooperative Agreement between the County of Summit, City of Tallmadge and…
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PPE and Cleaning Supplies Available to Families and People with Disabilities
Read more: PPE and Cleaning Supplies Available to Families and People with DisabilitiesPersonal Protective Equipment, known as PPE, can be powerful tools in the fight against COVID-19. Items like face masks, gloves and face shields, help minimize…
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Probate Court hosting art show with Summit DD
Read more: Probate Court hosting art show with Summit DDNovember 25, 2020 | By Akron.com Staff Writer DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Probate Court has teamed up with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board…
























