Category Archives: Agency Updates

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Inclusion Day 2021

Monday, March 1, 2021 is Inclusion Day so grab your orange attire – masks count too! – and start posting your inclusion pride! Join Summit DD in painting the county ORANGE to kick off DD Awareness Month and promote community inclusion.

We’ve also partnered with the Akron Zoo again for Inclusion Day. Get in for FREE Saturday-Monday (February 27- March 1, 2021) by just wearing orange! Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions and reduced capacity, FREE tickets must be reserved on the Akron Zoo’s website ahead of time (using the promo code IncludeMe). Get details about Inclusion Day at the Zoo.

Inclusion is about sharing experiences. So don’t forget to share pics of you and your school, co-workers or friends wearing orange (socially distanced, of course!) and tag us – @SummitDD on Facebook or Twitter. We want to see your inclusion pride! #IncludeME

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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 Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) for the future use of the Summit DD Tallmadge campus on the corner of SR 91 and Howe Rd. The County of Summit Council and City of Tallmadge Council approved the agreement earlier this month. Read More ›

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2021 Family Engagement Program

The Summit DD Family Engagement Program (FEP) is back for 2021. This program was created to give families the access to funding that promotes community inclusion for their kids and teens.

Here’s what you need to know for 2021. Read More ›

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PPE and Cleaning Supplies Available to Families and People with Disabilities

Personal 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 the spread of the virus when close contact is necessary. For many who receive support with personal care, PPE is a key tool to help keep them protected.

Summit DD Can Help

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