Category Archives: Successes

Summit DD team member playing with a child at the Speech Language Pathology Playgroup.

Early Intervention Playgroup Connects Families-Served

The Summit DD Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) team recently hosted another successful community-centered playgroup for families-served. Back in 2023, the SLP group was seeking ways for families who receive Summit DD Early Intervention Services (EI) to begin reconnecting in the community post pandemic. Read More ›

Collage of high school graduate, Travis, smiling in his cap-and-gown. Next to a photo of him over a decade ago smiling in his daycare graduation cap-and-gown.

Travis: Every Step of the Way

Join 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 team is speechless in this moment, but luckily your mom has all the right words!

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Picture of crowd at Summit DD appreciation breakfast.

Celebrating Our Essential Community Partners

Summit DD’s Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration brought together more than 350 social service agencies, disability providers, local elected officials, community members and families to celebrate the impact of three award winners! This celebration was the perfect way to close out a month long celebration of DD Awareness. Read More ›

Photo of Evan sitting on the Smart Home couch smiling proudly.

Evan’s Tech Journey

In celebration of Assistive Technology Awareness Month, we’d like to recognize Evan! Earlier this year, Evan became Summit DD’s SMART Home Tech Champion after an extensive search and interview process. Evan now lives in the SMART Home and provides weekly tours to peers with developmental disabilities, community partners, and more. “I used to not see myself as someone with a disability. I separated myself from them in my mind. Now that I have met so many others through my tours, I realize we are all the same and we can help one another!” shared Evan. Read More ›

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