Watch Superintendent Trunk talk about the upcoming changes to the DD system, learn more about Summit DD’s enhanced Free Choice of Provider Process, and read about two recent success stories in our residential and employment programs.
Tag Archives: adults with developmental disabilities
David’s Story: Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
Meet David, he’s a determined young man on a mission to become a paralegal once graduating from Kent State University. “If I could say to anyone who might see a person like me, unable to walk, I’d probably tell them just don’t judge a book by its cover,” said David. “I feel that everyone deserves to be respected and to be shown kindness regardless of who they are,” he continued. Read More ›
informDD November 2014
Learn more about Summit DD’s new website, read an inspiring story about a local musician, and discover more about Early Intervention screening tools for children. Plus, see how shared living increases independence and watch a fun sizzle video that defines our great Agency. All in this exciting new issue of informDD!
Local Musician on a Mission to Empower Others
“I can be the first. Be an inspiration. Motivate others to achieve!” These are the empowering words of a visionary musician named John. Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, John receives support from Summit DD and Blick Clinic to help him establish and reach his goals for a good life. “I’ve worked with John for almost five years. From day one he’s always wanted to challenge himself,” shared Heather Turek, John’s Summit DD Service and Support Administrator, in charge of coordinating John’s supports.
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