During the pandemic, technology went beyond doing business and socializing. Technology became a tool that many people and families served by Summit DD used for daily support. Our staff used video conferencing to conduct ISP meetings, check in on people or providers, and even do early intervention home visits with little ones. When technology is at its best, it is an amazing tool to help connect and engage us. But when there are problems or you need tech support, it can be a barrier. Drew Williams, Summit DD’s Director Community Supports and Development, knew there had to be a better way. Read More ›
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Thanking Staff: The Heart of Summit DD Week #1
We all know that 2020 has been a difficult year, but Summit DD staff have stepped up to continue providing essential services for those with disabilities in this ever-changing world. Throughout the month of November, every Friday we will celebrate the perseverance and dedication of Summit DD team members with more than 20 years of service! Check out this week’s featured video below and photos. Also, in case you missed it, check out the video and photos from week two here, week three here, and the final week four here. Read More ›
Scott’s Story: 30 Years of Dedication at Acme
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, join us in congratulating Scott for nearly 30 years of service at Acme Fresh Market! “I really like it here and this February will be 30 years,” shared Scott. His dedication is truly unheard of in this day and age. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee tenure in 2018 was only four years. Scott has beat that statistic nearly tenfold. Read More ›
Summit DD Staff Member Accepted Into Leadership Akron Signature Class
At Summit DD, a prominent goal of our Long Range Plan is to empower an engaged workforce that achieves the best outcomes for people we support. We work towards this goal by offering ambassador and networking opportunities to employees throughout the year. We would like to proudly announce, that one of our Service and Support Administrators (SSA), Vincent Taylor, was recently accepted into Leadership Akron’s Signature Class 36. Read More ›