It’s a great accomplishment for artists to share their work with the community. For the next month, two extremely talented artists with developmental disabilities will have their art on display for the community to enjoy at the Studios of Jack Richard in Cuyahoga Falls. 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 ›
- News
- Date: Jul 08, 2015
- Author: Billie Jo David
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Summit County Special Olympians Sweep USA Games
Thousands of athletes from all over the nation recently took over Princeton, New Jersey to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games. At the closing ceremonies, after a week of tough competition, three Summit County Olympians stood proudly with gold medals draped around their necks. Read More ›
- Successes
- Date: Jul 11, 2014
- Author: Eric Bailey
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Spartan Sparkles Spread Inclusion through Cheer
Two, four, six, eight – Who do you appreciate?! Summit DD appreciates the Spartan Sparkles Cheer Team. Directed by Springfield High School’s Cheer Coach, Terry Kyser, the Spartan Sparkles squad consists of eight boys and girls of varying ages and developmental disabilities. Cheering with the high school’s team, the Spartan Sparkles are helping to further missions like Summit DD’s by leading the way for inclusion in our communities—and the outcomes are nothing short of inspiring. Read More ›