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Dream Big: Symphonie’s Story
Read more: Dream Big: Symphonie’s Story“If your dreams aren’t scary, they aren’t big enough,” shared Symphonie with a glowing smile. Within a matter of minutes, you quickly discover her infectious…
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Annual Report: Making Meaningful Connections
Read more: Annual Report: Making Meaningful ConnectionsWe invite you to read through our annual report to see all the ways that Summit DD continues to make meaningful connections for those we serve…
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Summit DD Staff Member Accepted Into Leadership Akron Signature Class
Read more: Summit DD Staff Member Accepted Into Leadership Akron Signature ClassAt Summit DD, a prominent goal of our Long Range Plan is to empower an engaged workforce that achieves the best outcomes for people we…
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Marci’s Story: Running Down A Dream
Read more: Marci’s Story: Running Down A Dream“When I was born, the doctors told my foster mom that I’d never walk. And she said to them ‘you don’t know what God can…
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Set Your Child Up for Success – TODAY
Read more: Set Your Child Up for Success – TODAYA child’s path to success begins long before school starts. Often, developmental delays are not recognized until elementary school or later. For instance, if your…
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Teen Transition Partnership Successful and Sustainable
Read more: Teen Transition Partnership Successful and SustainableIn 2017, Summit DD launched an innovative partnership focused on helping young adults with developmental disabilities prepare for the professional world once they graduate. The…
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Summit DD Challenges Disability Perceptions of Local Students
Read more: Summit DD Challenges Disability Perceptions of Local StudentsOver the past year, Summit DD has been developing an essential learning opportunity for middle school students. “It’s designed to teach inclusion, kindness and acceptance,”…
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Summit DD Receives Three-Year Accreditation
Read more: Summit DD Receives Three-Year AccreditationSummit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, has received a three-year accreditation from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, the maximum level an organization…
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Tummy Time Tips for Success
Read more: Tummy Time Tips for SuccessTummy Time is an important part of your baby’s growth and development. Tummy Time helps strengthen muscles in your baby’s neck, shoulders and trunk. It…
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Thank You for Celebrating DD Awareness Month
Read more: Thank You for Celebrating DD Awareness MonthWhat an amazing DD Awareness Month it’s been! Your overwhelming support made it a huge success. Together we made a massive impact in our community.…
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3 Tips to Create a Successful Summer Camp Experience for your Child with Special Needs
Read more: 3 Tips to Create a Successful Summer Camp Experience for your Child with Special NeedsBelieve it or not, it’s time to start thinking summer! Time for families start making plans for summer camp. We understand that planning for summer…
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Congratulations 2019 Appreciation Award Winners
Read more: Congratulations 2019 Appreciation Award WinnersThank you to all those who nominated someone for the 2019 Appreciation Awards. From the countless nominations that were submitted, it’s clear that Summit County…
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Making Meaningful Connections
Read more: Making Meaningful Connections2019 Action Plan We are eager to introduce our 2019 Action Plan! These plans will act as our roadmap to meet your needs and reach…
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Glossary of Early Intervention Terms
Read more: Glossary of Early Intervention TermsHas your child been referred for Early Intervention services? We’re here to help you navigate the process and understand every step along the way. It…
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Looking Back on 2018
Read more: Looking Back on 2018As the year comes to a close, we’d like to take the time to reflect on 2018. Join us on our journey as we look…
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Volunteer Guardian Program: The Importance of Community
Read more: Volunteer Guardian Program: The Importance of CommunitySummit County is known for being innovative and supportive. Thanks to Bob, Susan and more than 100 volunteer guardians like them, you can call it…
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Summit DD’s 2019-2021 Long Range Plan: Making Meaningful Connections
Read more: Summit DD’s 2019-2021 Long Range Plan: Making Meaningful ConnectionsLONG RANGE PLAN Final_Web Summit DD’s 2019-2021 Long Range Plan Summit DD spent the last year talking to more than 300 people as we designed…
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My Summit DD: Jessica
Read more: My Summit DD: Jessica“Hopefully one of the parents, any parent, would see this and realize that if I can be included and succeed…that their kid could too!” In…
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Summit DD Team Goes Head-to-Head in Akron Corporate Challenge
Read more: Summit DD Team Goes Head-to-Head in Akron Corporate ChallengeThe Akron Corporate Challenge is an athletic competition promoting employee wellness, company camaraderie, and business networking while helping local charities. The Summit DD Team participated…
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Community Partnership Helps Nearly 100 Local Teens
Read more: Community Partnership Helps Nearly 100 Local TeensFor the past three years, Summit DD has partnered with Summit County Jobs and Family Services to provide essential employment opportunities for local teens. In…
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Volunteer Guardian Program: Assisting Adults with Disabilities in Summit County
Read more: Volunteer Guardian Program: Assisting Adults with Disabilities in Summit CountyMany of us are fortunate to have a support system of close friends or family who can step in and make important decisions about our…
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Summit DD Timeline: Landmarks Along Our Journey
Read more: Summit DD Timeline: Landmarks Along Our JourneySummit DD Timeline: Building a Community and a Legacy – Landmarks Along Our Journey
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Congratulations 2018 Appreciation Award Winners
Read more: Congratulations 2018 Appreciation Award WinnersWow! Thank you to all those who nominated someone for the 2018 Appreciation Awards. From the dozens of nominations that were submitted, it’s clear that…
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An Empowering DD Awareness Month
Read more: An Empowering DD Awareness MonthWhat an epic and empowering DD Awareness Month! Each March, Summit DD and the community come together to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Throughout the…
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