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 ›
Community Partnership Helps Nearly 100 Local Teens
For the past three years, Summit DD has partnered with Summit County Jobs and Family Services to provide essential employment opportunities for local teens. In 2016, the program impacted 35 people and then in 2017 it grew to 40. This summer, Summit DD nearly doubled the impact—benefiting 79 teens. Read More ›
A Winning Attitude
There’s nothing like the support of those around you to help you reach goals. That’s exactly what one local middle-schooler uses to work toward his current and future goals. Read More ›