2024 Appreciation Award winner Britt Ferrara holding award surrounded by friends and family

Nominate a difference-maker for a Summit DD appreciation award

Nominations now open for 2025 Summit DD Appreciation Awards.

We all know of those people who help make this world a better place for others. They are the ones who find ways to raise the bar, serve others with a smile, and leave a lasting impression wherever they go. Now is your opportunity to recognize them. Nominate a deserving  self-advocate, DSP, or community ally for one of Summit DD’s Appreciation Awards. Read More ›

Jessica, a program participant, smiling while working on a project.

Share Your Feedback on our 2025-2030 Long Range Plan

Summit DD has gone through an extensive strategic planning process this year. In planning for the future, we sought the input of people and families we serve, our employees, local providers, and other community stakeholders to map out our 2025-2030 Long Range Plan goals. This plan is instrumental in helping us set and achieve the priorities that will ultimately support more than 5,000 people with disabilities and their families, and maintain the trust and confidence our community has placed in us. Read More ›

Photo of Chris Watts speaking with a colleague during the Intensive Treatment Team meeting.

Summit DD develops Intensive Treatment Team to support those with intensive needs

While developmental disabilities and mental health conditions are different, there are instances when a person can have both. These situations can require different levels of support. In some cases, this can mean an individual has very intensive support needs. So how does Summit DD address these situations and support those with intensive needs? Read More ›

League of Women Voters volunteer Leah Holden presenting information on Rights of Voters with Disabilities

Local partnership focuses on rights of voters with disabilities

On Wed., October 2, more than 50 people gathered in-person and online to learn about rights of voters with disabilities. This sessions was presented in partnership by Summit DD and the League of Women Voters of the Akron Area. Facilitated by LWV volunteer, Leah Holden, the presentation focused on the rights, choices and accommodations that voters with disabilities have to make their voices heard. Read More ›

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