Summit DD, the Akron-Summit County Public Library, and the Children’s Museum of Akron , in partnership with ReelAbilities Cleveland are proud to announce the return of the ReelAbilities Film Festival – Cleveland (RAFF-CLE) – This year in a new virtual format. Read More ›
Adults 18-Senior Citizen
Services for Adults
Adults face many decisions in life, such as where to work, where to live, what interests to pursue, which friends to spend time with, or how to make ends meet on a limited budget. Adults with developmental disabilities are no different. Summit DD uses a person-centered planning approach to create your Individual Service Plan, or ISP. We listen to people’s goals and strive to make the meaningful connections to resources that will offer you the best chance at success.
Your SSA or RSS can connect you to providers or natural supports in your life that will help support your needs and goals. Services are provided through a wide selection of quality providers throughout Summit County. Your SSA will stay by your side to provide coordination and ongoing monitoring of your services.
Based on your assessed need, there are a number of services available for adults with developmental disabilities, such as:
- Center-Based Day programs
- Community Employment support
- Transportation options
- Residential support
- Social, Recreation and Community Activities
- DODD Online ICF Search Tool (DODD Electronic ICF Informational Booklet)
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There are a variety of other services and opportunities available – in fact, too many to list. We encourage you to talk with your SSA or RSS about what’s important to you, so he or she can help build a plan with services that meet your unique needs and goals.
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Want to see success in action? Check out these stories of people who have made strides toward their own goals.
Volunteer Guardian Program: Assisting Adults with Disabilities in Summit County
Many of us are fortunate to have a support system of close friends or family who can step in and make important decisions about our lives if we could not make those decisions for ourselves. Unfortunately, not everyone is that lucky. In some cases, an individual’s main caretaker passes away before them. Others may not have loved ones nearby to be their voice. For individuals in those situations, the Volunteer Guardian Program is here to help. Read More ›
Quality Is Our Highest Priority
Everyone deserves high-quality services and supports paired with the best care so they can work to achieve their life goals and dreams. As we continue toward our long-range goals of increasing provider support and ensuring quality supports in the community, Summit DD has developed tools, trainings and resources to support disability service providers and empower people of ALL abilities. Read More ›