Get to Know Summit DD

Summit DD is a levy funded government organization that provides and coordinates essential services for more than 5,000 people with developmental disabilities throughout Summit County. Whether it's early intervention services for a newborn child or retirement services for a senior citizen, Summit DD provides a lifetime of support for those eligible for our services. Get to know us more today!

Supporting Children

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Supported more than seven hundred children and families from birth to age 3 though Early Intervention Services from Summit DD.

Provided Family Engagement Funds to more than 800 families to support community-based classes, camps, therapies and respite.

Nearly four hundred new individuals (ages 3 and older) were found eligible for services last year.

Supporting Adults

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More than twenty-three hundred teens and adults are enrolled on a Medicaid Waiver through Summit DD for essential services

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Invested more than $400,000 in locally funded grants for 600+ providers of front-line direct service and child care.

Summit DD connects and funds services for people through more than 800 authorized providers throughout Summit County

Supporting Community

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Summit DD helped fund approximately 400 Summit County Special Olympics athletes last year

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Invested $113M into the local economy to private disability service Medicaid program providers through Summit DD.

The investigation team closed
approximately 1300 MUIs
with 100% reports completed on-time

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Mission, Vision and Values

Summit DD is continuously striving to provide exceptional services for those who rely on us. Learn more about the Mission, Vision and Values we work toward every single day at Summit DD!

Meet Our Board

Our board is made up of community leaders and family of individuals with developmental disabilities, each appointed by the Summit County Executive or the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Probate Judge. Get to know them!

Leadership Team

Summit DD leaders foster an innovative atmosphere that empowers those we support to live a life they envision for themselves. We are dedicated to our Mission and are privileged to serve our community. Meet our team and learn what Summit DD means to them.

Careers: Join Our Team!

Summit DD is committed to employing skilled creative staff who want more out of a job. Join a progressive team driven to provide quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Explore our job opportunities.

Our History

Summit DD was formed in 1967. Learn more about how our supports have evolved to meet the needs of families and individuals throughout our 50+ year history.
Explore our interactive timeline today!

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