Join us for Inclusion Day 2026!
March 2, 2026 was Inclusion Day and our kickoff to March DD Awareness Month! Find out how how you can help spread the message of INCLUSION and support people of all abilities in our community.
Join Us for Inclusion Days at the Zoo
Summit DD and the Akron Zoo teamed up again for some good, inclusive fun February 28-March 2, 2026 to celebrate people of every ability for DD Awareness Month.
2026 ArtWalk - Thurs, March 12 from 5-9pm
Summit DD is teaming up with Summit Art Space to host the 3rd annual inclusive art walk in recognition of DD Awareness Month on March 12, 2026.
Be Part of the Change
We're committed to helping people reach their full potential, but we need your help to make lasting progress. This March, ask yourself if you are doing all you can to create opportunities for all abilities.
Appreciation Breakfast at House Three Thirty
March would not be complete if we didn't recognize local self-advocates, DSPs, and community allies who work tirelessly to advocate for positive change.
Make Your Workplace Inclusive
Learn more about how Summit DD's Employment Collaborative can help your business connect with a largely untapped market of qualified job candidates or provide training for your teams.
Other Inclusive Opportunities
DD Awareness Month isn't just a Summit DD celebration. Our Summit County partners are getting into the fun. Check out these inclusive opportunities in the community that local organizations have put together to help celebrate inclusion and people of all abilities.
- City of Cuyahoga Falls City Hall Lighting on Inclusion Day. [3/2] See City Hall decked out in its orange in honor of Inclusion Day!
- Hudson Conservatory of Ballet. "Joyful Movement" will be an inclusive 4-week dance program open to youth aged 6 – 10. The program will be held on Tuesdays 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm from February 24 through March 17. Caregivers/aides are welcome to join the class to assist their dancer. Check out the Hudson Conservatory of Dance's website for more information.
- Jewish Association of Cleveland. YouthAbility Kindness Grows. [3/7] Join the Jewish Association of Cleveland’s YouthAbility for a free inclusive performance. Get details and RSVP information as seating is limited.
- Libraries Displays. Visit local libraries all month long for special curated inclusion displays. You’re sure to find something for all ages! Check out our partner libraries: Akron Summit County Public Libraries, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, and Stow-Munroe Falls.
- We Rock the Spectrum. Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, 2026, WRTS will offer $5.00 off admission per child for wearing orange (see WRTS website for prices and details). Summit DD Early Intervention staff will host play-based, hands-on programs themed “This is how we PLAY!” on Wednesday, March 18 (5–6 PM), Thursday, March 19 (10–11 AM), and Friday, March 20 (3–4 PM).