Summit DD believes supporting our local community is important, and every year we are able to work with local nonprofits to help build a stronger community. Read More ›
CMS and DODD reach agreement about Conflict of Interest
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) announced on June 23 that the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) has accepted the state’s plan of compliance regarding Conflict Free Case Management, giving County Boards until 2024 to come into compliance. Read More ›
Organizations Team Up to Make Adapted Toys
Summit DD and RePlay for Kids teamed up to celebrate DD Awareness Month with a workshop to create adapted toys. Through hands-on instruction by RePlay for Kids staff, the free event taught parents and Summit DD employees how to adapt toys for children with special needs, making the toys easier to activate. Read More ›
Summit DD Continues Path to Community Employment
“Employment First” is a national movement based on the idea that competitive employment in an integrated setting should be the priority outcome for people with disabilities. It’s been just over two year since Governor John Kasich signed the Employment First Executive Order, making Ohio one of 26 states with an official Employment First Policy or legislation. Since then a statewide inter-agency Taskforce has been shaping the future of Employment First in Ohio, and their good work is already influencing Summit County. Read More ›