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Thanking Staff: The Heart of Summit DD Week #1

We all know that 2020 has been a difficult year, but Summit DD staff have stepped up to continue providing essential services for those with disabilities in this ever-changing world. Throughout the month of November, every Friday we will celebrate the perseverance and dedication of Summit DD team members with more than 20 years of service! Check out this week’s featured video below and photos. Also, in case you missed it, check out the video and photos from week two here, week three here, and the final week four here. Read More ›

Young girl at computer, learning remotely

Learning Aid Ohio grant opportunity for families

During this week’s Coronavirus press briefing, Governor DeWine announced a Learning Aid Ohio program grant to support children with disabilities. This program offers families who qualify up to $1,500 per family for in-person learning assistance or tutoring during distance learning. Read More ›

Smiling Louisa Ridge staff

Summit DD Grant Provides Needed Relief to Local Disability Agencies

(Tallmadge, Ohio) – In a continued effort to support local disability providers, Summit DD created a grant opportunity in September to help day program and transportation service agencies in Summit County.

More than $420,000 was shared by Read More ›

Koinonia DSP, A'Vaie smiling in front of Giant Eagle building

Summit DD Celebrates Disability Employment Workers

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). It is a time to celebrate people of all abilities in the workplace. Employing a diverse workforce gives organizations the chance to solve problems and meet customers’ needs from new and different perspectives. In addition to celebrating employees, NDEAM is also a time to celebrate the partners, like A’vaie from Koinonia Enterprises, who help support the employment needs of those with disabilities. Read More ›

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