Families across Summit County recently came out for the inaugural Transition Expo put on by the Summit County Transition Expo Committee. This event was the first for the collaborative group made up of local schools, career centers, transition specialists and Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD). The group’s focus is to help teens with developmental disabilities make successful transitions from school to adult life. Read More ›
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informDD February 2016
Learn more about Summit DD’s official transition timeline, discover a great event hosted by an inspiring organization, browse through a fun winter activity guide, and read about some success stories coming out of our Akron Center.
Tips for Transitioning from Summer to Back-to-School Schedules
After long days in the sun and a very relaxed nighttime routine, the switch to school schedule can be overwhelming and exhausting to both parents and children.
Lynette White, Summit DD’s Manager for the Community Partnership for Inclusion offers tips on making the back-to-school transition less stressful for everyone. Read More ›
Success Stems from Support Networks for Families with Special Needs
Change can be difficult or even scary. When a familiar routine or people in your life change, it can be unsettling. However, having a network of support around you can help through that transition. That’s what a small group of parents learned when they shared their experiences in regard to transition in their children’s lives at the Parent Mentor Discussion Panel recently. Read More ›