Meet Sam! Sam and his family tapped into essential Summit DD services and tech supports so he could attend Kent State University’s Sport Administration Program. Last summer, he graduated…a goal his parents were unsure he could attain without the right supports. Watch his video spotlight to see how he reached his goals in partnership with Summit DD! Read More ›
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The Kenmore Fox
Back in 1990, Scott Fox started his career at the Kenmore Acme Fresh Market. Nearly 35 years later, he’s still a loyal Acme employee and a local celebrity in the Kenmore community. When asked why he has worked there for so long, he replied “…for the people, for the customers.” Read More ›

Emerging Leaders Unite for Change
“For me, helping others is the way I live my life,” proudly shared Stewart, a recent graduate of Summit DD’s very first Emerging Leaders Program. “You showed us how to be a good leader and the process to step-up and keep going,” passionately stated Cainan, another graduate.
The Emerging Leaders program was born from Summit DD’s mission of helping people of all abilities reach their full potential, one person at a time. The program also aligns with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities recent long-range goal that encourages every county to recruit a board member with a developmental disability. Read More ›