Summit DD is bringing back its Family Engagement Program (FEP) with some updates for 2026. Continue reading for important details about the updates. Read More ›
Category Archives: Agency Updates
Press Release: Summit DD Announces Plan to Strengthen Financial Sustainability and Protect Core Services
News Release
Contact: Billie Jo David, Director of Communications
Summit Developmental Disabilities Board
330.634.8073 or bdavid@summitdd.org
(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) – Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) announced today that it approved a resolution to eliminate 29 positions effective March 1, 2026. This action is part of Summit DD’s broader effort to address rising costs and ensure the agency can continue to deliver essential services to people with developmental disabilities in Summit County.
“Rising service costs, particularly for Medicaid-funded programs, have put many County Boards of Developmental Disabilities under pressure, Summit DD is no exception,” said Superintendent Lisa Kamlowsky. “The Board’s action reflects a difficult but necessary step to protect what matters most: the essential services that support people to live, work, and thrive in their communities.”
Following the Board’s approval, Summit DD is taking several steps to strengthen its financial position, including: Read More ›
Summit DD Satisfaction Survey to Begin May 19
Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, the Center for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR) will launch Summit DD’s annual survey to gather feedback on the needs and satisfaction levels of individuals we serve, as well as their parents and guardians. We want to ensure you are aware of the legitimacy of the survey. Read More ›
How To Contact Your Summit DD Early Intervention Team
Need to contact your Summit DD Developmental Specialist? Our Early Intervention team is always ready to listen.
We know that sometimes it is hard to keep up with all the important phone numbers and contact information. To make it easier on you, we’ve created a directory to help you contact our Early Intervention team. The directory includes all the important Early Intervention contact information you need, such as email addresses and phone numbers.
Everything you need is right at your fingertips, so reaching out to your EI contact is only a click away. Read More ›
