Tag Archives: supported employment

Koinonia DSP, A'Vaie smiling in front of Giant Eagle building

Summit DD Celebrates Disability Employment Workers

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). It is a time to celebrate people of all abilities in the workplace. Employing a diverse workforce gives organizations the chance to solve problems and meet customers’ needs from new and different perspectives. In addition to celebrating employees, NDEAM is also a time to celebrate the partners, like A’vaie from Koinonia Enterprises, who help support the employment needs of those with disabilities. Read More ›

Scott’s Story: 30 Years of Dedication at Acme

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, join us in congratulating Scott for nearly 30 years of service at Acme Fresh Market! “I really like it here and this February will be 30 years,” shared Scott. His dedication is truly unheard of in this day and age. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee tenure in 2018 was only four years. Scott has beat that statistic nearly tenfold. Read More ›

Employment Collaborative: A Cooperative Spirit to Community Employment

Summit DD believes in helping people of all abilities reach their full potential, one person at a time. Fortunately, we are not alone. Thanks to a collaborative spirit, an innovative program and engaged local businesses, a few more individuals are now on their way to reaching their individual goals of community employment. Read More ›

Donnie’s Drive: An employment success story

From the start, some people just know what they want to be when they grow up. Such was the case for Donnie. Donnie wanted to be a mechanic since he was a little boy. Thanks to close neighbors, his family and his Summit DD Service and Support Administrator (SSA), this young man is now living his “dream job,” as he puts it. Read More ›

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