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Sign Language Communication
Read more: Sign Language CommunicationFocusing on other ways of communication can also support your child’s development of early speech. This can include modeling simple sign language with words. Research…
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Babbling
Read more: BabblingAnother focus can be on your child’s sound development, babies start with cooing, then move on to babbling. Babbling is actually a stepping stone to…
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Serve-Return: Circles of Communication
Read more: Serve-Return: Circles of CommunicationServe-return communication focuses on back and forth interaction. It involves really watching your child, responding, and then waiting for their response. Becoming attuned to your…
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Communication Begins with Imitation
Read more: Communication Begins with ImitationCommunication begins with imitation. Babies can imitate sticking out their tongue at only one day old. Imitation can include movements, facial expressions and eventually sounds…
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Communication Development – How to Help
Read more: Communication Development – How to HelpInformation contributed by Tiffany Braman LSW, EIS. and Elizabeth Comrie MS, OTR/L. Communication comes in many forms. Babies and toddlers use use a variety of…
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2025 Inclusive Winter Activity Guide
Read more: 2025 Inclusive Winter Activity GuideThe winter season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Winter Activity Guide…
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Community Food Resources
Read more: Community Food ResourcesSummit DD is aware of the anticipated disruption to SNAP benefits beginning November 1. Like you, we are concerned about the potential effects this will have on the individuals…
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Ohio’s Blue Envelope Program
Read more: Ohio’s Blue Envelope ProgramOhio’s Blue Envelope Program is a free, voluntary program to help passengers or drivers with developmental disabilities communicate more easily with law enforcement and first…
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Press Release: Summit DD Announces Plan to Strengthen Financial Sustainability and Protect Core Services
Read more: Press Release: Summit DD Announces Plan to Strengthen Financial Sustainability and Protect Core ServicesNews 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…
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2025 Voting Resources: Rights of Voters with Disabilities
Read more: 2025 Voting Resources: Rights of Voters with DisabilitiesElection Day will be here before we know it! The fall general election in Summit County, Ohio will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. To…
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2025 Inclusive Fall Activity Guide
Read more: 2025 Inclusive Fall Activity GuideSummer has come to a close and the pumpkin spice season is here! Which means it’s time for tasty cider, corn mazes, and so many…
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Welcoming New Team Members: September 2025
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: September 2025Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page.
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Sleep Resources for Families
Read more: Sleep Resources for FamiliesFrom understanding sleep to easing sleep anxiety, check out these helpful parent resources to set your child up for sleep success.
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Summit DD Receives Community Impact Award
Read more: Summit DD Receives Community Impact AwardSummit DD is honored to receive the 2024 Community Impact Award from United Way of Summit & Medina. This recognition celebrates organizations that lead by…
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Inclusion Day 2026
Read more: Inclusion Day 2026Monday, March 2, 2026 is Inclusion Day! Grab your orange attire and join Summit DD in painting the county ORANGE to kick off DD Awareness…
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Summer Youth Program Builds Work Skills
Read more: Summer Youth Program Builds Work SkillsAs the 2025 Summer Youth Work Experience and Career Exploration program comes to an end, we’d like to celebrate the successes of nearly 60 local…
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Welcoming New Team Members: August 2025
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: August 2025Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page.
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Reimagining Disability Supports with Technology
Read more: Reimagining Disability Supports with TechnologyOhio 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…
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Celebrating 35th ADA Anniversary
Read more: Celebrating 35th ADA AnniversaryAt Summit DD, we believe the strongest communities include people of ALL abilities. Join us in celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities…
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Early Intervention Playgroup Connects Families-Served
Read more: Early Intervention Playgroup Connects Families-ServedThe Summit DD Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) team recently hosted another successful community-centered playgroup for families-served.
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2025 Inclusive Summer Activity Guide
Read more: 2025 Inclusive Summer Activity GuideLooking for fun activities to keep you busy during the summer months? Well you’re in luck, because we compiled this comprehensive list with loads of…
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Travis: Every Step of the Way
Read more: Travis: Every Step of the WayJoin us in congratulating Travis for graduating high school! It’s been a privilege to watch you grow and accomplish so many things. The Summit DD…
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Welcoming New Team Members: June 2025
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: June 2025Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page.
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Summit DD Hosts Home Visit Safety Training
Read more: Summit DD Hosts Home Visit Safety TrainingIn the spirit of collaboration, Summit DD recently hosted a Home Visit Safety Training for our Early Intervention team as well as community partners from…
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