“The easiest way to get over something is to do what scares you,” suggested Jenna O., a young woman who faced her anxiety head-on and won. And she wasn’t kidding! Read More ›
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Volunteer Guardian Program: Assisting Adults with Disabilities in Summit County
Many of us are fortunate to have a support system of close friends or family who can step in and make important decisions about our lives if we could not make those decisions for ourselves. Unfortunately, not everyone is that lucky. In some cases, an individual’s main caretaker passes away before them. Others may not have loved ones nearby to be their voice. For individuals in those situations, the Volunteer Guardian Program is here to help. Read More ›
informDD July 2014
Amazing things come from hard work, knowledge and leadership. In this issue of informDD, you’ll get to meet gold medalists, learn about self-advocacy and get a glimpse of what’s to come from Summit DD’s leaders.
informDD June 2013
As national momentum picks up towards integrated employment as the preferred option for working-age adults, Summit DD begins a dialogue about transformational change. Find out more about how this may impact center-based services provided by Summit DD and what will happen next.