Tag Archives: community employment for adults with developmental disabilities

Koinonia DSP, A'Vaie smiling in front of Giant Eagle building

Summit DD Celebrates Disability Employment Workers

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). It is a time to celebrate people of all abilities in the workplace. Employing a diverse workforce gives organizations the chance to solve problems and meet customers’ needs from new and different perspectives. In addition to celebrating employees, NDEAM is also a time to celebrate the partners, like A’vaie from Koinonia Enterprises, who help support the employment needs of those with disabilities. Read More ›

5 Things to know about NDEAM

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is is celebrated each October. While NDEAM is celebrated in October, Summit DD makes it one of our priorities all year long. Read More ›

Scott’s Story: 30 Years of Dedication at Acme

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, join us in congratulating Scott for nearly 30 years of service at Acme Fresh Market! “I really like it here and this February will be 30 years,” shared Scott. His dedication is truly unheard of in this day and age. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee tenure in 2018 was only four years. Scott has beat that statistic nearly tenfold. Read More ›

Matt with Hattie Larlham Job Coach Grace Ebner at Honeymoon Grill

Teams: Supporting Success

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. Read More ›

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