Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board

05/10/2026

Wishing all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmoms, and mother figures a beautiful and well-deserved day! Thank you for the endless support, care, and love you give every single day.

05/07/2026

📣 Summit DD has launched a new accessible website, designed with people of all abilities in mind!

This update reflects our continued commitment to digital accessibility and ensuring people of every ability can easily access the information and services they need.

It’s more than a new look, it’s a better, more inclusive experience for everyone. 🧡

Summit DD launches new website featuring improved accessibility tools, better navigation, and a user-friendly mobile experience.

05/06/2026

In honor of National Nurses Week, we'd like to celebrate Karen Armour, Charles Clark and Chasidy Goersmeyer! 🧡

05/05/2026

👋 Meet Zeke! Because of you, Zeke and nearly 1,000 other children in Summit County receive essential Early Intervention services through Summit DD.

Research shows that starting intervention services early gives a child the best chance to learn and grow, and early support can reduce the need for services later in life.

See the impact that you’ve made in Zeke’s life.

05/05/2026

👋 Meet Zeke! Because of you, Zeke and nearly 1,000 other children in Summit County receive essential Early Intervention services through Summit DD.

Research shows that starting intervention services early gives a child the best chance to learn and grow, and early support can reduce the need for services later in life.

See the impact that you’ve made in Zeke’s life by watching the video below! ⤵️

Because of you, Zeke and nearly 1,000 other children in Summit County receive essential Early Intervention services through Summit DD.

05/04/2026

Want to be part of a group that focuses on self-advocacy, learns about community resources, and finds ways to give back to the community? If so, then come join other self-advocates at Summit County’s People First Self-Advocacy Group!

The next People First Self-Advocacy meeting will be held on Thursday May 14th at 4:30pm at Summit DD’s Cuyahoga Falls Administration building (2355 2nd Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH).

More details ⤵️

Want to be part of a group that focuses on self-advocacy, learns about community resources, and finds ways to give back to the community? Join other self-advocates at Summit County’s People First Self-Advocacy group.

05/02/2026

Help us CONGRATULATE our own Amy Kelly-Lancki for being named Volunteer of the Year for the Riverfront YMCA!🎉This honor is well deserved!

Your dedication, compassion, and heart are making a lasting impact across our Summit County community. 🧡
Akron Area YMCA

05/01/2026

Are you wearing green today? We are 💚Summit DD proudly recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month by participating in . Thank you to our partners at the County of Summit ADM Board for raising awareness about mental health resources in Summit County and reminding us all that .

04/30/2026

To round out Child Abuse Prevention Month, Summit DD attended the Summit County Children Services 15th Annual Appreciation Breakfast. The theme this year was "Family is... Community" and we could not agree more. We are grateful to partner with agencies like SCCS doing such important work here in our county.

04/28/2026

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities invites you to share your ideas for the Accessible Ohio program on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10AM.

Accessible Ohio reinforces Governor Mike DeWine’s Executive Order which established Ohio as a disability inclusion state and a model employer of individuals with disabilities.

Participate in the Feedback Forum by registering below ⤵️

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04/24/2026

In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, join us in thanking our board members! Our volunteer Board is made up of those with lived experience, family members, and community leaders who are passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and helping build a more inclusive Summit County. Get to know them ⤵️

At Summit DD, our leadership team prides itself on using insight, consistency, transparency, good judgement, compassion, integrity and honesty.