Throughout the pandemic, local disability providers have been there to ensure that people receive the daily services they rely on. These partners put the needs of those we serve above their own. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and front-line managers continued to support people in their homes even when most of the community was in lockdown. These caring professionals knew that the daily services they provide are essential to people with developmental disabilities. Read More ›
Summit DD Celebrates Disability Employment Workers
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). It is a time to celebrate people of all abilities in the workplace. Employing a diverse workforce gives organizations the chance to solve problems and meet customers’ needs from new and different perspectives. In addition to celebrating employees, NDEAM is also a time to celebrate the partners, like A’vaie from Koinonia Enterprises, who help support the employment needs of those with disabilities. Read More ›
1 Way You can Help Now
During this time of uncertainty, many are asking what they can do to help. Right now there is an immediate need for direct care workers to support individuals with developmental disabilities. If you (or someone you know) are looking for temporary work and interested in helping others, please let us know. Summit DD can connect you to one of the many quality organizations providing services to individuals with disabilities throughout Summit County. Training is provided at no cost to you. Read More ›
Useful Links & FAQs
Useful Links & FAQs
There is a wealth of resources and information available to you.
Below are links to helpful organizations and answers to many of the
top questions you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need to understand the MUI process? Aren't sure what IEP stands for? Let us help! From services to levy funding, you can find the answers you need right at your finger tips in our library of frequently asked questions.
Advocacy and Networking
Connecting with others is the first step to empowerment and self-advocacy. Let us help you find the parent networking group or advocacy organization that is right for you.
Rights and Resolving Complaints
Everyone is afforded certain rights and freedoms under the law. It's important to know those rights. It's also important to know how to resolve a complaint about services should you ever need to.
Funding
Summit DD is a levy-funded agency that relies on the generous Summit County tax payers to support the more than 5,000 children and adults with disabilities in Summit County. Thanks to those levy dollars, we are able to tap into state and federal funding which invests an additional $60 mil into our county. Learn more about how Summit DD and the essential services that people rely on each day are funded.