Summit DD’s Eat Safe campaign is designed to educate, support and help implement a safe eating culture for those with developmental disabilities in Summit County who are at risk for eating/swallowing difficulties. Research indicates that individuals with developmental disabilities are up to 3 times more likely than those in the general population to experience trouble eating/swallowing and die from respiratory disease. Read More ›
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Summit DD Accepted into State Project
(Tallmadge, Ohio) – Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD), along with four local disability service providers were awarded the opportunity to participate in a state-wide project with the intent of bringing local DD Boards together with private providers in the community.
The Provider Pilot Project, sponsored by three state agencies focuses on two main objectives: Read More ›
Virtual Community Launches to Encourage Dialog and Collaboration
You spoke and the state listened. That’s why on Monday, July 11, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) launched a new virtual community. The site, called Loop Ohio, is meant to help individuals with disabilities and their families learn more about system changes and encourage dialog. Loop Ohio is user-friendly and features message boards, webinars and mentors to help answer questions. Read More ›
informDD February 2016
Learn more about Summit DD’s official transition timeline, discover a great event hosted by an inspiring organization, browse through a fun winter activity guide, and read about some success stories coming out of our Akron Center.