Tag Archives: teens with disabilities

Remote Supports: A path to independence and autonomy

When you hear the term remote monitoring services, what do you think of? Cameras? Robots? Big Brother? While remote monitoring services cover a variety of tech and non-tech tools, it is anything but science fiction. Remote supports provide individuals more freedom and independence, while maintaining safety. 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 ›

An Eye for Change

Life can be a struggle—it’s a lesson we’ve all learned. For a young teen named Bryce and his mother Angela, they’ve taken their struggle and transformed it into change. “When Bryce was diagnosed with autism, it was difficult to find services where we used to live,” recalled Angela. “It was a ladder. An endless ladder finding resources,” added Bryce. Read More ›

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