Search results for: “partnership”
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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.
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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 […]
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(Tallmadge, Ohio) – In an effort to support direct support professionals and front-line supervisors amid the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summit DD created a grant opportunity in April to help local disability agencies in Summit County. A total of $100,000 was shared by nearly 50 local providers serving people with developmental disabilities. Providers […]
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Akron.com | March 05, 2020 By Maria Lindsay WEST AKRON — The Akron Zoo, in partnership with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities (DD) Board, presented Inclusion Day March 2 to kick off National Developmental Disabilities Month and celebrate people with all abilities. Before the zoo opened to the public
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Success can come in many forms. It can mean different things to different people. One thing that successful people have in common is a team around them that they can count on. Just ask Matt.
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A child’s path to success begins long before school starts. Often, developmental delays are not recognized until elementary school or later. For instance, if your child is not walking, talking, or meeting other developmental milestones like children their same age, or if your child has a medical condition which might be causing their development to […]
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Throughout our 50-year history, we’ve continued to ask “what is possible?” And time and time again our community proved that anything is possible through collaboration and a willingness to try something new. While our role has evolved through the years, we continue to connect adults, kids and families to the supports that help them thrive. And […]
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Every Parent wants a Good Life for Their Child A child’s path to success begins long before school starts. Often, delays are not recognized until elementary school or later. Early detection of delays and Early Intervention (EI) services can put many children on a typically developing path.
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Summit DD’s Board approved its 2016 – 2018 Long Range Plan, outlining the Agency’s Mission, Vision and key goals for the future. The 2016 -2018 Long Range Plan reflects the Agency’s journey forward and its changing role as a connector of services and supports rather than a direct service provider. The plan emphasizes community connections, […]
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Where do I start? Your journey with Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, begins with our Intake and Eligibility department. Eligibility criteria is governed by Ohio Revised Code, but our knowledgeable staff are here to help. Whether you are looking for services for your child, a family member or supports for yourself, we […]
