Tag Archives: services for adults with disabilities

Portrait of Lucshunda Blackwell, Summit County Direct Support Professional.

Lucshunda’s Family: A DSP Success Story

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 ›

Photo a a young man named Max and his team of developmental disabilities professionals.

Teamwork to the Max!

Summit DD take prides in connecting people with developmental disabilities to the services they need to thrive. It takes months and sometimes years of teamwork and collaboration across internal Summit DD departments and external organizations. But our dedicated team members and community partners never shy away from pursuing what’s best for those we serve. Read More ›

Jibreel, Sahir and Nadir group photo.

Our Family to Yours: A DSP Success Story

Meet Jibreel, Sahir and Nadir—they’re not only brothers, but Jibreel and Nadir are also Direct Support Professionals for Sahir. Read More ›

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!

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