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Summit DD initiated our long-range plan strategic planning process that will shape the future of our organization. This endeavor is designed to reaffirm our mission, vision and values, strengthen our operations, and ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional services to those we serve and our community. As we embark on this process our goal is to capitalize on our strengths and address our future challenges with a clear plan that outlines our future priorities of the next levy cycle (2025–2030) and action plans to meet those priorities. Here is what you can expect:
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Contributor: Developmental Specialist, Stacy Bailey, EIS During the first year of life, babies go from being unable to hold their heads up to moving all around! Building motor skills is all about babies learning to move against gravity. First babies hold their heads. Other movement includes, rolling in both directions, sitting, moving in and out of sitting, moving in and out of hands and knees, crawling on hands and knees, pulling to stand, cruising, standing independently, and then taking their first steps. While children can go through these milestones at their own pace, it is important that they go through them […]
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Each year, Summit DD creates an Annual Action Plan that outlines specific action items that help the Agency and our team members achieve the priorities identified in our Long-Range Plan. 2024 marks the final year of the current Long-Range Plan and its objectives:
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Did you know that Summit DD’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Career Exploration Program is just one of the many initiatives funded by local tax dollars provided by Summit County residents? In 2023, 120 young adults with developmental disabilities gained valuable work experience this summer!
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A person’s path to employment can be complex, especially for those with disabilities. Summit DD understands that while some people are ready to jump right into the workforce, others may want to learn more about concepts and expectations before taking the next step. To meet people where they are, Summit DD’s Community Supports and Development team partnered with the local day program provider, Teammates to offer a program called Employment Engagement. These on-site employment learning sessions help participants gain knowledge in a familiar environment, so they can then make informed decisions about their own path to employment.
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“What I find most valuable about Summit DD Early Intervention services, is having another person in Katie’s corner. Having someone that celebrates Katie and recognizes her smallest accomplishments, is invaluable. Teaching Katie that she is accepted and loved and that her life is important and valuable, despite her challenges, is my most important job as a mom. Summit DD services help me to accomplish that!” proudly shared Katie’s mother, Ali.
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Summit DD spent the last year talking to those we serve, families, providers, schools, the community and countless others as we designed our next three-year strategic plan. The next three years is all about person-centerd planning to achieve our vision that “Summit County is a community where people feel included.”
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Summit DD’s Eat Safe campaign is designed to educate, support and help implement a safe eating culture for those with developmental disabilities in Summit County who are at risk for eating/swallowing difficulties. Research indicates that individuals with developmental disabilities are up to 3 times more likely than those in the general population to experience trouble eating/swallowing and die from respiratory disease.
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With all of the challenges that this year has brought due to the pandemic and uncertainty still ahead of us as we move into the fall, Summit DD wants you to know that we are here for you. Summit DD has been and remains open to assist you or your loved one with the same high level of service and commitment. Whether you are a child, teen or adult with a disability, we can help you navigate situations and connect you to the services you need to live your best life. Below is a message from Superintendent, John Trunk on ways […]
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For years, Summit DD has worked with local school districts and Koinonia to provide a program that helps build useful career skills for students with disabilities. Koinonia’s Compass Pathfinder program (formerly ASPIRE) works with transition-age teens to explore their interests, develop skills and gain employment experience. This program is traditionally very hands-on. When the Coronavirus hit Northeast Ohio in early March 2020, that could have meant the end of the program. However, thanks to hard work and collaboration, teens from the Compass Pathfinder program were able to keep their momentum.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest news from Summit DD. News Publications Looking to learn more about what we do? Visit Summit DD’s Publications page for reports, updates, and insights about our work and impact. Media Contact Please direct all media inquiries to Communications Director, Billie Jo David at BDavid@SummitDD.org. We are happy to assist with information, interviews, or additional resources.
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Health and Safety Quick Links The health, safety, and welfare of those we support is our primary concern. Summit DD maintains safeguards and ongoing review processes designed to promote safe, quality services and respond when concerns arise. MUI Reporting Reminders for Providers Major Unusual Incidents (MUI): A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) is any alleged, suspected, or actual incident that adversely affects the health, safety, or welfare of an individual with a disability supported by Summit DD. Summit DD staff take the initial report, ensure immediate actions are in place, investigate the incident, and then ensure that a prevention plan is in […]
