Direct support professionals, also know as DSPs, are the backbone of the developmental disability service system. They provide essential support for people in their homes, at work, in school, and within all aspects of someone’s life. Read More ›
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Celebrating DD Awareness Month Award Winners
Each week in March we will be celebrating our DD Awareness Month award winners! These individuals have greatly impacted our system and have helped to spread inclusion awareness throughout our community. Join us in honoring their amazing efforts!
Summit DD Challenges Disability Perceptions of Local Students
Over the past year, Summit DD has been developing an essential learning opportunity for middle school students. “It’s designed to teach inclusion, kindness and acceptance,” shared Summit DD Early Childhood Support Specialist Lucy Boss. Read More ›
What is Local Billing?
When you or a loved one are working with Summit DD to develop your plan for services and connect to supports that you use, you may hear the terms local billing and waiver. These terms are types of funding used to pay for the essential services that you receive on a daily basis. While many are familiar with what a waiver might be, there are quite a few question about what local billing means? Read More ›