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Summit DD News

Getting a Jump on Job Experience

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a great time to celebrate the impact that people of all abilities are making in the workforce. However, that preparation starts long before a person shows up for their first day on the job. Thankfully, Summit DD is there to help teens with disabilities begin that preparation for their future careers. 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 ›

Youth Transition Pilot Program: First year of success

What happens when local organizations come together to accomplish a common goal? Teens with disabilities benefit. Thanks to two out-of-the-box-thinking school districts and a collaborative spirit from local disability organizations, local teens now have real, hands-on experience – experience that will help them find jobs after graduation and into adulthood. Read More ›

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