For over 50 years, the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board has proudly served as the primary entity responsible for supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities to live full and equitable lives in our community. Our 2022-2024 Long Range Plan continues this legacy, as we strengthen our vision of Summit County being a community where all people are included.
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Record Breaking Special Olympics Fundraiser
Thank you to our generous community for making this year’s Special Olympics fundraiser a record breaking event! We had more spectators, more community raffle donations, and more total funds raised than any other year. The Special Olympics Weaver Warriors defeated the Summit DD Employee Basketball team in a fun, fast-paced game! Read More ›

Closing Out a Month of Disability Awareness
This year’s DD Awareness Month was an overwhelming success! Last week, we closed out the month-long celebration with our Appreciation Breakfast. We recognized six essential disability providers, an innovative assistive technology company, and two empowering self advocates in the developmental disability community. Watch their award videos in the Youtube playlist below! Read More ›

Marvin’s Homecoming
Meet Marvin. In 1964, he was set to graduate from Woodridge High School. However, after some confusion on a few class credits, he had to stay another year. Throughout his schooling, Marvin experienced unbearable bullying from fellow classmates. And in his final school year, it became too much to bear. So sadly, Marvin never received his diploma. Read More ›