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 ›
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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 ›
Employment Collaborative: A Cooperative Spirit to Community Employment
Summit DD believes in helping people of all abilities reach their full potential, one person at a time. Fortunately, we are not alone. Thanks to a collaborative spirit, an innovative program and engaged local businesses, a few more individuals are now on their way to reaching their individual goals of community employment. Read More ›
Visionary Partner Offers Innovative Idea
Summit DD’s Transportation department recently began a project regarding cameras on the Agency’s buses. The security company shocked us by not only solving the need for quality security, but also offering an idea that furthers the Agency’s vision of inclusion and integrated employment. How did Media 144 Security Solutions do this? The owners suggested using this project as an opportunity for vocational exploration. Their remarkable idea is now providing hands-on training that could lead to competitive employment. Read More ›