Did you know that Summit DD’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Career Exploration Program is just one of the many initiatives funded by local tax dollars provided by Summit County residents? In 2023, 120 young adults with developmental disabilities gained valuable work experience this summer! Read More ›
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Summer Youth Work Experience Program A Big Success
We all remember our very first summer job. We learned teamwork, time management, plus we made friends and felt the excitement of cashing that first paycheck. It was an essential part of our professional and personal development into adulthood. For the past several years, Summit DD has understood the importance of providing a Summer Youth Work Experience Program to teens and young adults throughout Summit County. Read More ›
Getting a Jump on Job Experience
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a great time to celebrate the impact that people of all abilities are making in the workforce. However, that preparation starts long before a person shows up for their first day on the job. Thankfully, Summit DD is there to help teens with disabilities begin that preparation for their future careers. Read More ›
informDD September 2018
In this issue of informDD, learn more about our successful summer youth employment program, the importance of volunteer guardianship, plus read success stories about a young bodybuilder and our staff competing in the Akron Corporate Challenge!