Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

Collage of hundreds of community members celebrating Inclusion Day.

Inclusion Day 2026

Monday, March 2, 2026 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 or Instagram. We want to see your inclusion pride!

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Reimagining Disability Supports with Technology

Ohio has long been a leader in exploring technology-based and remote support solutions for people with disabilities. These supports can offer powerful benefits, like more privacy for individuals, reduced service costs, and less strain on DSP staffing capacity. But turning this vision into reality has been a challenge due to barriers like infrastructure needs, training, and even adoption. That is, until now. Thanks to out-of-the-box thinking, vision, and a grant, Summit County now has its first local provider capable of providing and supporting remote support services! Read More ›

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Major Unusual Incidents Definitions and Responsibilities

Major Unusual Incidents: Classification and Definitions

Timely reporting of Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) is essential to protecting the people we support and improving the quality of services. Our MUI team is here to help you understand what needs to be reported – and when.

The MUI Rule outlines the roles and responsibilities of both County Boards and Provider staff. Keep scrolling for local forms and guides.

Additional resources are available through the Department of Developmental Disabilities Health and Safety Toolkit. Or contact us – we are here to help!.

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Summer Fun and Safe Outings

The sun is finally out, and the weather is warming up which means summer is here! Summer is the time to be outside, enjoying the sun and exploring the community. Take a moment to get your plans together to create safe outings that are fun for every family member. Read More ›

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