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Summit DD Grant Supports Local Disability Professionals Through Crisis

(Tallmadge, Ohio) – In an effort to support direct support professionals and front-line supervisors amid the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summit DD created a grant opportunity in April to help local disability agencies in Summit County.

  • A total of $100,000 was shared by nearly 50 local providers serving people with developmental disabilities. Providers ranged from small organizations with less than ten employees, to larger ones employing more than 250 people, with individual grant awards ranging from $75 to $10,000. Grant money was required to be used to support or incentivize direct support professionals and front-line supervisors who have continued to support people in their homes throughout this crisis.

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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 ›

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