Mikayla is like many recent high school graduates. She’s closing the chapter on her high school career and entering a new phase of adulthood with a job and new responsibilities. However, Mikayla is also a trailblazer of sorts. Read More ›
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Teen Transition Partnership Successful and Sustainable
In 2017, Summit DD launched an innovative partnership focused on helping young adults with developmental disabilities prepare for the professional world once they graduate. The Transition Services for Youth program began as test pilot and has evolved into a successful and sustainable initiative that greatly impacts young adults in Summit County. Read More ›
The Parent Transition Academy is Back!
2018-19 Parent Transition Academy
Back by popular demand, the Parent Transition Academy is returning this fall! This popular, four-part series is a great way to prepare for your teen’s future. (Read about the previous 2018 series that ran from January through April.) Read More ›
Parent Transition Academy a Big Success
In the first quarter of 2018, Summit DD partnered with six community organizations to sponsor a Parent Transition Academy. Hosted by the Summit Educational Service Center, this educational series was designed specifically for parents and guardians of middle and high school students with disabilities. The Parent Transition Academy was comprised of a monthly session from January through April and featured informational topics such as: Read More ›