Advocacy and self-determination are an important part of life for people with disabilities. They are crucial skills to learn and practice to ensure that a person gets the right support. For some, advocacy is a learning process. For others, it’s just part of who they are. Chelsea is one of those people who has always been a driving force in her own life. Now she wants to pave the way for others, too. Read More ›
Chelsea’s Quest: Knocking Down Barriers for the Blind
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- Date: Sep 20, 2018
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Angel’s Army: Fighting for Autism Awareness
“Angel wasn’t diagnosed with Autism until she was 13 or 14,” recalled Angel’s mom, Denise. “We didn’t know much about Autism then.” Read More ›
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- Date: Aug 23, 2017
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Art Show Supported by ALL!
Over 250 people wandered the atrium of the Akron Art Museum viewing unique pieces of art and supported over 25 artists with developmental disabilities at Look Beyond: An Art Show for All Abilities on August 3. Read More ›
An Empowering DD Awareness Month
What an epic and empowering DD Awareness Month! Each March, Summit DD and the community come together to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Read More ›