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Photo of Evan sitting on the Smart Home couch smiling proudly.

Evan’s Tech Journey

In celebration of Assistive Technology Awareness Month, we’d like to recognize Evan! Earlier this year, Evan became Summit DD’s SMART Home Tech Champion after an extensive search and interview process. Evan now lives in the SMART Home and provides weekly tours to peers with developmental disabilities, community partners, and more. “I used to not see myself as someone with a disability. I separated myself from them in my mind. Now that I have met so many others through my tours, I realize we are all the same and we can help one another!” shared Evan. Read More ›

Collage of new Summit DD staff members, Cody, Claire, Michelle and Jennifer.

Welcoming New Team Members: November 2024

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page. Read More ›

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 ›

Portrait of Dottie Schrum Culture Award Shellie Landry (independent DSP).

Shellie’s Passion: 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 ›

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