As we close out our October celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’d like to celebrate another NDEAM success story in our community. Meet Heather. She just celebrated her five year anniversary at Giant Eagle! “I really like greeting the customers and how friendly they are to me,” shared Heather. Read More ›
Category Archives: Successes
Mary Helen: NDEAM Success Story
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re showcasing successful employment stories in our community! Meet Mary Helen. For 15 years, she has been an essential part of the Summit DD team. Read More ›
Marvin’s Homecoming
Meet Marvin. In 1964, he was set to graduate from Woodridge High School. However, after some confusion on a few class credits, he had to stay another year. Throughout his schooling, Marvin experienced unbearable bullying from fellow classmates. And in his final school year, it became too much to bear. So sadly, Marvin never received his diploma. Read More ›
My Story: Jason
Meet Jason. Through an essential Summit DD program, Jason has access to crucial assistive technology devices that help him access the world. Using digital braille devices, Jason can email and text on his computer and cell phone with family, friends and support staff. He has become so skilled in the technology, that he trains other individuals who are deaf and blind by working for a federally funded program called, I Can Connect. Watch his story below! Read More ›
