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 we can help, and how your feedback can help us continue to meet and exceed your expectations. See below for a link to our survey to share your thoughts. Read More ›
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In It Together: Supporting Providers and DSPs through the Pandemic
In this new, ever-changing reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summit DD made it our goal to be there for those around us. We ensure that children and adults continue to feel supported. We are also determined to ensure local disability providers and the Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) who work for these providers feel supported as well.
“As you can imagine, the demands on our provider network are off the charts,” shared Summit DD Superintendent, John Trunk. “And our Community Supports and Development Department has stepped up in a big way to support our partners.” Trunk went on to explain that providers are experiencing dramatically increased demands to Read More ›
Summit County hosts a donation drive-thru for children and adults with disabilities
News Channel 5 Cleveland
By: Jessi SchultzPosted at 9:07 AM, Apr 16, 2020 and last updated 9:46 AM, Apr 16, 2020
TALLMADGE, Ohio — Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board serves about 5,000 adults and children with developmental disabilities through a variety of services and programs.
Billie Jo David, the board’s communication director, said social distancing and the stay at home order has been especially hard for their clients. Read More ›
informDD May 2019
Learn more about a new Summit DD middle school learning experience, plus read informative articles about our recent three-year accreditation, a summer bingo program with Akron Public Library, and a successful teen transition program.