Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board

04/06/2026

The spring season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our comprehensive Inclusive Spring Activity Guide below. ⤵️

The spring season in Northeast Ohio is full of fun and inclusive events for adults, families and kids! Explore our Inclusive Activity Guide.

04/03/2026

Did you know that Monday, April 6th is the last day to register to vote in the May election? Details ⤵️

To review your voter registration status with the Summit County Board of Elections, click https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/summit/vtrlookup.aspx

To register online or to update your current registration, click https://olvr.ohiosos.gov

For in-person voter registration, the Summit County Board of Elections office will be open extended hours, until 9 PM, on Monday, April 6, 2026.

04/02/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙 Be sure to tap into the great resources at the Autism Society of Greater Akron!

04/01/2026

Did you know that April 1, is Start by Believing Day? The "Turn Summit Teal" initiative is about empowering survivors, encouraging more people to report crime, and seriously investigating reports—which ultimately makes our communities safer for everyone.

Tomorrow, April 1, is Start by Believing Day. Please join us in wearing teal, displaying teal lights, and signing our pledge to "Turn Summit Teal" and show survivors of sexual violence that we believe them. Be sure to take photos in your teal and post them with our hashtag !

Survivors often fear they won't be believed, that their experiences will be minimized, or that seeking justice will only bring more pain after they already experienced a traumatic crime. Start by Believing is about empowering survivors, encouraging more people to report crime, and seriously investigating reports—which ultimately makes our communities safer for everyone.

03/31/2026

Summit DD’s Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration brought together more than 300 social service agencies, disability providers, local elected officials, community members and families to celebrate the impact of three award winners! This celebration was the perfect way to close out a month long celebration of DD Awareness.

See a recap of the event below ⤵️

Summit DD’s Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration brought together more than 300 people to close out DD Awareness Month.

03/30/2026

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 for the kickoff meeting of Summit County’s People First Self Advocacy group on April 9th at 4:30pm at Summit DD’s Cuyahoga Falls Administration building.

More event details can be found below ⤵️

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.

03/21/2026

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day! Show us how you’re celebrating in the comments! 💙💛

03/13/2026

Advocate Mike Stanley, from Stow, recently addressed Summit County Council in celebration of DD Awareness Month! He is pictured below with Bethany McKenney (District 7) and Joseph Kacyon (District 8). Thank you to the Council for celebrating with us!

03/09/2026

Summit DD is proud to team up with Summit Artspace to host our 3rd annual inclusive art walk event on Thursday, March 12th from 5-9PM in recognition of March DD Awareness Month. Don't miss this FREE public event.

Summit DD and Summit Art Space are teaming up for the 3rd Annual 2026 Inclusive Artwalk in recognition of March DD Awareness Month!

03/08/2026

Today is International Women's Day and we'd like to celebrate Summit DD's first female Superintendent, Lisa Kamlowsky! 🥳

03/03/2026

📣 Thousands of Summit County residents, businesses, organizations and schools kicked off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with a bang by celebrating Inclusion Day on March 2nd! Together we truly “painted” the town orange to spread awareness for developmental disabilities. 🧡

See what we all accomplished together in the comprehensive slideshow on our website below! ⤵️

Thousands of Summit County residents, businesses and organizations kicked off DD Awareness Month with a bang by celebrating Inclusion Day!

03/02/2026

📸 Show us your Inclusion Day pics in the comments below! Let’s paint Summit County orange in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 🧡