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Celebrating the Summit DD Team
Read more: Celebrating the Summit DD TeamIn celebration of our dedicated team members, Summit DD hosted our annual Employee Recognition Breakfast. We recognized the amazing efforts of nearly 70 employees with…
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Summit DD Board Elects New Board President and Officers, Briggs and Youssef Appointed
Read more: Summit DD Board Elects New Board President and Officers, Briggs and Youssef Appointed(Tallmadge, Ohio) – The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Dodson as Board President, Allyson…
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Welcoming New Team Members: January 2024
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: January 2024Join 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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Inclusion Day 2024
Read more: Inclusion Day 2024Monday, March 4, 2024 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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Nominate a DSP or Self Advocate Today!
Read more: Nominate a DSP or Self Advocate Today!Nominations now open for 2024 Summit DD Appreciation Awards. We all know of those people who help make this world a better place for others.…
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Partnership Creates Inclusive Powerhouse for Local Families
Read more: Partnership Creates Inclusive Powerhouse for Local Families(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) – In a continued effort to be fully inclusive, World Elite Kids (WEK) has partnered with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board…
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Summit DD at Winterblast
Read more: Summit DD at WinterblastIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! For the 5th consecutive year, Summit DD was proud to partner with the City of Akron during Winterblast! Featuring family-friendly events…
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Welcoming New Team Members: December 2023
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: December 2023Join 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 County Launches the Accessibility Library
Read more: Summit County Launches the Accessibility LibraryThe Accessibility Library is a strategy identified in the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan (2020) which originated with artist and advocate Alicia Hopkins. The thoughtful implementation of a process…
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Celebrating Service 2023: The Heart of Summit DD
Read more: Celebrating Service 2023: The Heart of Summit DDIn the month of November, we’re thanking and celebrating the heart of Summit DD…our dedicated team members! Join us in recognizing close to 70 of…
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Brittany’s Path to Employment
Read more: Brittany’s Path to EmploymentMeet Brittany! She was recently hired by Summa Health after participating in two innovative employment initiatives funded by Summit DD. When asked how she feels…
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Welcoming New Team Members: October 2023
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: October 2023Join 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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Our Family to Yours: A DSP Success Story
Read more: Our Family to Yours: A DSP Success StoryMeet Jibreel, Sahir and Nadir—they’re not only brothers, but Jibreel and Nadir are also Direct Support Professionals for Sahir.
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News from the Community: Former Tallmadge Campus Update
Read more: News from the Community: Former Tallmadge Campus UpdateOn May 13, 2022, Summit DD officially moved into its new administrative building in Cuyahoga Falls. This completed a two-year plan that moved the organization’s…
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120 Young Adults Benefit From Locally Funded Jobs Program
Read more: 120 Young Adults Benefit From Locally Funded Jobs ProgramDid you know that Summit DD’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Career Exploration Program is just one of the many initiatives funded by local tax…
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Nominate a Summit DD team member for a Core Value Award
Read more: Nominate a Summit DD team member for a Core Value AwardWe’ve heard from families and colleagues throughout the community about how important your Summit DD connections are to you. From the friendly team member who…
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Welcoming New Team Members: August 2023
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: August 2023Join 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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We Thrive Together
Read more: We Thrive TogetherDid you know, lonely people are more likely to suffer from dementia, heart disease and depression? Or that 3 in 4 Americans struggle with loneliness?…
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2023 Voting resources for voters with disabilities
Read more: 2023 Voting resources for voters with disabilitiesEach year registered voters – of every ability – exercise the right to vote on candidates, issues and levies. Did you know that voters with…
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Summit DD 2023 Action Plan and 2022 Annual Report
Read more: Summit DD 2023 Action Plan and 2022 Annual ReportFor over 50 years, the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board has proudly served as the primary entity responsible for supporting children and adults with developmental…
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Welcoming New Team Members: July 2023
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: July 2023Join 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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Employment Engagement: Creating a foundation on the path to employment
Read more: Employment Engagement: Creating a foundation on the path to employmentA person’s path to employment can be complex, especially for those with disabilities. Summit DD understands that while some people are ready to jump right…
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The Story of Dee and Sheri: Service Coordination at Work
Read more: The Story of Dee and Sheri: Service Coordination at WorkSummit DD Service and Support Administrators (SSA) are at the heart of what we do. They make meaningful connections for those we serve through every…
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Welcoming New Team Members: June 2023
Read more: Welcoming New Team Members: June 2023Join 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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