Each year, Summit DD develops an Annual Action Plan that outlines the steps we’ll take to achieve the priorities in our Long-Range Plan (LRP). 2026 will be the second year of our current LRP plan and its objectives include:
Individual & Family Focus
- Ensure Individuals with Developmental Disabilities have equitable access to services and funding that empowers them to achieve their personal goals.
- Continuously engage individuals and families to identify service and support needs, using available funding to prioritize the identified needs of eligible children and adults.
- Strengthen key transitions for individuals and families, offering tailored resources and support to ensure the continuity of care throughout an individual’s lifetime.
- Facilitate opportunities for individuals and families to connect and share information and experiences with one another, fostering an environment where families can learn from each other as Summit DD learns from them.
Stakeholder & Community Focus
- Continuously evaluate the capacity and needs of community partners to collaboratively support the best outcomes for individuals with disabilities in Summit County.
- Actively engage the community with targeted outreach efforts and awareness campaigns, fostering a greater understanding of developmental disabilities and increasing visibility and support for Summit DD’s Mission.
- Reposition Summit DD as a facilitator of inclusion for individuals with disabilities, leveraging community partners and resources to integrate inclusive practices in all aspects of community life.
2026 Action Plan – Employee Focus
- Integrate a diversity and inclusion focus into all workforce practices, ensuring commitment in building and maintaining a workforce that is representative of the community served.
- Enhance employee training and development efforts to foster professional growth, develop future leaders, promote a culture of belonging, enhance technology and ensure that staff are well-equipped to meet the needs of the individuals we serve.
- Strengthen employee engagement by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment that recognizes our commitment to core values.
View the 2026 Action Plan
Click to view or download the 2026 plan draft.
Share Your Input
We value the voices of those we serve, along with families, providers, and community members. As we shape our 2026 goals, we invite you to review our Draft 2026 Action Plan and share your feedback.
Please send any comments to PR@SummitDD.org by Friday, January 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Thank you for helping guide our work for the year ahead!
