Happily ever after—it’s an age old phrase that everyone knows. Most of the time, it’s referenced in a fairytale. However, for Brandon and Samantha, they’re living it every single day. So when did their picture perfect love story begin? They met through a shared friend back in 2000. “The sparks flew and we officially started dating on March 24th,” Samantha reminisced with a smile. For the next 11 years, they built a strong foundation of love and the wedding bells rang on June 4th of 2011. Read More ›
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An Eye for Change
Life can be a struggle—it’s a lesson we’ve all learned. For a young teen named Bryce and his mother Angela, they’ve taken their struggle and transformed it into change. “When Bryce was diagnosed with autism, it was difficult to find services where we used to live,” recalled Angela. “It was a ladder. An endless ladder finding resources,” added Bryce. Read More ›
Summit DD Honored by the Healthy Business Council of Ohio
(Tallmadge, Ohio) – The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) received a Healthy Worksite Silver Level Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Columbus. Summit DD was one of only 73 employers honored in the state. Other award recipients included Akron Children’s Hospital, American Greetings, Fifth Third Bank, and Case Western Reserve University to name a few. Read More ›
Social Stories: A child’s best friend to new opportunities
Ever get nervous before a big event? Maybe you’re going to be around people you’ve never met or experience something new for the first time? We can all relate to that building anxiousness of the unknown. This feeling can be intensified for children with disabilities or sensory sensitivities. Fortunately, there are some tools you can use to help prep your little one for a wonderful new experience. That’s where social stories come in. Read More ›