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Summit County hosts a donation drive-thru for children and adults with disabilities

News Channel 5 Cleveland
By: Jessi SchultzPosted at 9:07 AM, Apr 16, 2020 and last updated 9:46 AM, Apr 16, 2020

TALLMADGE, Ohio — Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board serves about 5,000 adults and children with developmental disabilities through a variety of services and programs.

Billie Jo David, the board’s communication director, said social distancing and the stay at home order has been especially hard for their clients. Read More ›

Director of Community Supports and Development Drew Williams addresses a question

1 Way You can Help Now

During this time of uncertainty, many are asking what they can do to help. Right now there is an immediate need for direct care workers to support individuals with developmental disabilities. If you (or someone you know) are looking for temporary work and interested in helping others, please let us know. Summit DD can connect you to one of the many quality organizations providing services to individuals with disabilities throughout Summit County. Training is provided at no cost to you. Read More ›

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Summit DD Coronavirus Safety Precautions and Health Measures

We have updated this page. Please visit SummitDD.org/Coronavirus for the most up-to-date information.

Akron Zoo, Summit DD present Inclusion Day

Akron.com  |  March 05, 2020
By Maria Lindsay

WEST AKRON — The Akron Zoo, in partnership with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities (DD) Board, presented Inclusion Day March 2 to kick off National Developmental Disabilities Month and celebrate people with all abilities.
Before the zoo opened to the public Read More ›

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