Tag Archives: developmental disabilities

Katie with her father. Katie receives Summit DD Early Intervention services.

Summit DD 2023 Action Plan and 2022 Annual Report

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.

We invite you on our journey throughout this publication that explains how local levy dollars are used, the outcomes we have achieved in the first year of our plan, and our goals and initiatives for 2023 as we continue to serve more people.

Athletes, Staff, and Community Members participating in the Special Olympics Basketball Fundraiser.

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 ›

Assistant Superintendent, Holly Brugh, presenting at the breakfast.

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 at his graduation ceremony.

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 ›

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