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Supporting People

WebThe health, safety and welfare of people we support is our primary concern. Summit DD takes this role very seriously and has many safeguards in place to ensure there is …

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PPE and Cleaning Supplies Available to Families and …

WebPersonal Protective Equipment, known as PPE, can be powerful tools in the fight against COVID-19. Items like face masks, gloves and face shields, help minimize the spread of …

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Emergency Preparedness

WebHere are a few emergency preparedness resources to get you started: Create your own personal emergency preparedness kit, learn more about emergency plans or even …

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Get to Know Summit DD

WebSummit DD is a levy funded government organization that provides and coordinates essential services for more than 5,000 people with developmental disabilities throughout …

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Your Guide to the MUI Process for Adults

WebAn MUI, or Major Unusual Incident, is any alleged, suspected or actual incident that negatively affects the health, safety or welfare of an individual with a disability supported …

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Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know About Lead and …

WebDid you know that 83% of all houses built before 1978 contain lead? And did you know that 69% of Summit County housing units were built before 1980?

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Supporting Community

WebCommunity Programs. Summit DD supports a variety of schools, day care centers, summer camps, and various organizations to become more inclusive for people of all abilities. …

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Summit DD’s Levy: Where does the money go

WebSummit DD’s operating levy makes up more than 80% of the Agency’s revenue. That levy is set to expire on December 31, 2024. Summit DD will be putting forth a replacement levy, …

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Summit DD’s 2022-2024 Long Range Plan: Building A Legacy

WebSummit DD spent the last year talking to those we serve, families, providers, schools, the community and countless others as we designed our next three-year strategic plan.

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Major Unusual Incidents

WebStep 1: Immediate Actions. Take immediate actions to ensure the health and safety of the individual. Step 2: Report immediately, but no later than 4 hours after discovery. How to …

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Inclusion Day 2024

WebMonday, March 4, 2024 is Inclusion Day! Grab your orange attire and join Summit DD in painting the county ORANGE to kick off DD Awareness Month and promote community …

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Eligibility and Redetermination FAQs

WebRe-determination of eligibility for services is required at a number of stages throughout a person’s life. It defines which supports and funding an individual may be eligible to …

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Your Guide to the MUI Process for Children

WebAn MUI, or Major Unusual Incident, is any alleged, suspected or actual incident that negatively affects the health, safety or welfare of an individual with a disability supported …

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Service Coordination

WebSummit DD’s SSAs coordinate and connect people with developmental disabilities to individualized supports, like employment, in-home supports and transportation to name a …

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Congratulations 2019 Appreciation Award Winners

WebCongratulations to all of our award winners and nominees! Your outstanding efforts are helping to build inclusive communities for people of all abilities. These individuals and …

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Group Homes Open

WebThe first group home for women with disabilities opened in 1979. Earlier in the decade, the Reymann Home in Akron opened for men with disabilities. This was the first step toward …

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Funding for Disability Services

WebWhen Medicaid Waiver funding is available, Summit DD pays for the non-federal match, or approximately 40% of the cost of service using the tax levy funding. The remaining 60% …

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