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informDD July 2015

Learn more about the conflict of interest agreement reached by CMS and the DODD, check out a compilation of family-friendly summer events and read about a club that benefits local cancer patients with donated blankets. All that and more in this issue of informDD!

The Future of Assistive Technology at Summit DD

Assistive technology is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of technologies but can be best described as, “any device that helps an individual with a disability improve their capabilities.” Often a complicated, high-tech device comes to mind when thinking of Assistive Technology (AT) but in reality it can be as simple as walkers, large print keyboards or even an ergonomically designed fork that better fits the hand of the individual using it. The possibilities are endless and exciting and amongst the rapidly changing pace of technology Summit DD continues to seek out its role.

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Community Unites for a “Day of Action”

Every year the United Way coordinates a “Day of Action” where people all over the world donate their time to improve the community. The event allows for different organizations in the area to connect and grow together and form strong community partnerships through outdoor and indoor restoration projects. This year Summit DD decided to get in on the action with almost 100 Summit DD staff members spending their day landscaping, painting, cleaning and even renovating parts of a home.

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Employee Greatness: Kristen Olesky

“There’s nothing about my job that I don’t love on any given day!” Watch Kristen Olesky, Summit DD’s Staff Development Coordinator, talk about her passionate career. Read More ›

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