Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board

12/23/2025

Summit DD will be closed from December 24th to January 1st for winter break. Happy Holidays everyone!

12/19/2025

Join us in thanking Denise Ricks for her dedicated service as a Summit DD board member! She served for twelve years and will be greatly missed.

12/18/2025

During the 2025 Summit DD Gives Back program, nearly 140 Summit DD team members volunteered throughout Summit County, contributing a combined 725 hours of service. Wow! Our team made a real difference across the community this year.

In 2025, nearly 140 Summit DD team members volunteered throughout Summit County, contributing a combined 725 hours of service.

12/16/2025

Throughout 2025, Wednesday’s Child has greatly impacted hundreds of individuals served by Summit DD! We are so very grateful to you and your passionate volunteers. Thank you all!

12/09/2025

Don’t forget the final Pop Up Pantry is tomorrow, December 10th! This was rescheduled from December 18th.

NEW! We've added an additional pop-up pantry drive-thru tomorrow, Dec. 10 from 1pm-3pm at Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board in Cuyahoga Falls. 🍏 🍴

For the address and FAQs, visit akroncantonfoodbank.org/pop-food-pantries

12/08/2025

Join us in thanking the Italian American Professional Business Club for their 50th annual donation to Summit DD during the holiday season!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Summit DD offices will be closed on November 27-28 in celebration of the holiday.

11/24/2025

The upcoming Pop Up Pantry in partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has changed to December 10th from 1-3PM at Summit DD’s Cuyahoga Falls office.

11/20/2025

The winter season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Winter Activity Guide below. Be sure to share it with family and friends!

Winter in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore the Inclusive Winter Activity Guide.

11/18/2025

Don’t miss this upcoming Community Forum!

THIS THURSDAY 11/20 🚨 The Akron Urban League and our Department of Job and Family Services are partnering to host a community forum addressing recent and upcoming changes to several state and federal programs, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid.

📍 440 Vernon Odom Blvd
📅 Thursday, Nov. 20
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

These changes have raised questions and concerns for many Summit County residents. Representatives from DJFS will share updates, explain how the changes may affect residents, and offer practical guidance for navigating benefits and services.

11/13/2025

This week's Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop Up Pantry at Summit DD's Cuyahoga Falls office was able to feed over 700 people! Great job everyone. The Pop Up Pantry will be back on December 18!

11/11/2025

Don’t forget Summit DD’s Cuyahoga Falls Administrative Building will host the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop-Up Pantry, open to community members and those we serve. Two upcoming dates are available:

November 12, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
December 18, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Both dates will be drive-through style, where individuals will remain in their vehicle and pull through the parking lot to receive their food assistance.