Summit County disability service providers deliver the essential services that people with developmental disabilities rely on to meet their daily needs. These Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and front-line managers support people in their homes, provide daily care and ensure that people can get to their jobs and day programs safely. It isn’t an easy career, but it’s more than a job to these professionals. It’s a purpose. Summit DD believes it is important to show appreciation to these hard-working professionals, so we brought back the Summit DD Appreciation Grant. Read More ›

More Than 600 Providers Benefit from Summit DD Grant
- In the News
- Date: Dec 12, 2022
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Nominations now open for 2023 Summit DD Appreciation Awards
We all know of those people who go above and beyond to help others. They are the ones who consistently find ways to raise the bar, serve others with a smile, and leave a lasting impression on those around them. Now is your opportunity to give them some recognition. Nominate someone for a Summit DD Appreciation Award. Read More ›
- In the News
- Date: Oct 17, 2022
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Report to the Community – 2nd Quarter
2022 Action Plan – 2nd Quarter Report to the Community
To reach larger Agency goals, Summit DD uses a longer-term, three-year planning cycle called the Long-Range Plan (LRP). Each year, the LRP is broken down into actionable items, known as the Action Plan, to gauge progress. Our 2022 Action Plan is the first year of the 2022–2024 Long-Range Plan. Find the full plans in the Publications section of our website.
As part of our commitment to the people and community we serve, we’ve put together a report to the community. Below are some highlights of our progress on these goals through June 2022. Read More ›
- Agency Updates
- Date: Sep 21, 2022
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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2021 Summit DD Annual Report
Last year marked the final year of our 2019-2021 Long Range Plan. This plan focused on ensuring quality services, empowering and engaging our workforce and securing sustainability for future generations. With help from our partners, dedicated staff and our supportive community, we embraced these goals.
Read the online annual report here and discover how Summit DD and our partners empower our community and build meaningful connections throughout Summit County every day.
- Publications
- Date: Aug 30, 2022
- Author: Kathy Lacy
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