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My Summit DD: Jessica

“Hopefully one of the parents, any parent, would see this and realize that if I can be included and succeed…that their kid could too!” In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, watch Jessica share her story. Read More ›

Kenny the Conqueror

Balancing your time between work, family and friends can be a struggle. Plus, making time for yourself in that mix can be even more difficult. However, for a young man named Kenny, he has truly conquered that balance. For the past several years, Kenny has found his anchor in the sport of bodybuilding. “I like feeling strong and overcoming the weight,” said Kenny. Read More ›

Brandon and Samantha: Every Day is a Gift

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 ›

Summit DD News

Summit DD Works with Area Disability Providers to Meet Individuals’ Needs

(Tallmadge, Ohio) – The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) is the community resource that connects people with developmental disabilities to the services and supports they count on to live their lives to the fullest. The Agency connects more than 4,700 children and adults each year to supports. These supports include more than 500 disability providers throughout Summit County that promote independence and more access to their community.

In April of this year, Summit DD was informed that one of these providers, Evant, Inc., would be ceasing its operations effective May 31, 2017.  Upon notification, Summit DD Read More ›

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