Thank you to everyone who attended the Party on the Block this past weekend, in celebration of Summit DD’s new office in the heart of Cuyahoga Falls! Hundreds of people came out and enjoyed live music, games, a petting zoo, and so much more. Because of your overwhelming support, Summit DD is able to provide essential services for more than 5,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout Summit County! Read More ›
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My Story: Nathan
Meet Nathan, a recent graduate from Nordonia High School who’s embarking on his journey into adulthood. For many people, it’s an exciting but stressful transition in life. What should I do next? Where do I want to work? Who do I want to become? Some people have to start this journey on their own, but luckily Nathan has an amazing support system of family, friends, and developmental disability professionals to help guide him along whatever path he chooses. Get a glimpse into his journey with this video, My Story: Nathan. Read More ›
Special Olympics Fundraiser a Big Success
After a two year hiatus, the Summit DD Staff faced off against the Weaver Warriors for a fun-filled fundraiser for the Special Olympics! Thank you to everyone who attended and in case you missed it, check out the highlight video and slideshow below. See you next year!
A big thank you to all the Summit DD staff, Special Olympics athletes and staff, the many local businesses that made raffle donations, and a special thanks to Scrappy the mascot of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers minor league baseball team!
Celebrating John Trunk’s Legacy: Happy Retirement!
For the past 8 years, Summit DD has been lucky to call John Trunk their Superintendent. From the first moment we welcomed him to our county, we knew we were in good hands. In July, John announced his retirement and since then we’ve known that the final day would soon come. Over the past several weeks, the community has echoed our sentiments. Summit County Council recently presented John with a commendation, recognizing his work to make this community a more inclusive place for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Earlier this month, OACB presented John with the Kenneth Legats Award for Visionary Leadership in administration. Just last week, several staff and community partners gathered to say goodbye and good luck to John.
John is closing out a four-decade career in the developmental disability field! See the impact he’s made on those around him in the tribute video below. And be sure to check out the slideshow below of recent celebrations for John. Read More ›