CARF International announced that Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, has been accredited for a period of three years for its Child and Youth Services, Employment Supports, and Job Development programs with Governance Standards applied. Read More ›
Summit DD Receives Three-Year CARF Accreditation
- Agency Updates
- Date: Nov 04, 2014
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Take Me Home Program Aims to Assist Citizens with Disabilities
Summit DD is committed to connecting individuals with community resources that help people achieve their personal visions of a healthy and satisfying life. Aligning with our mission, Take Me Home is a Summit County initiative—sponsored by Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh and Sheriff Steve Barry—aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities who may need assistance communicating during emergency situations. Read More ›
Making Change by the Millions
Life is full of opportunities and barriers. We all have moments of happiness and hardship. During our journey, we rely on others for support. Our family, friends, teachers and community resources help to guide us along the way. We stumble, we fall, but in time we develop the strength to stand on our own. It’s in that moment of independence that we decide our future. Read More ›
- Successes
- Date: May 13, 2014
- Author: Eric Bailey
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Summit DD Pens Deal to Offer Alternative to Jail
The Akron Beacon Journal ran a story on the front page today about a new innovative program that the Board approved with Oriana House to divert individuals served by the Summit DD who are arrested for misdemeanors and low level felonies to an alternative location while they await trail. What a great example of collaboration within Summit County agencies.
- Agency Updates
- Date: Sep 28, 2012
- Author: Billie Jo David
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