summit dd annual report · 2019-07-10 · summit dd’s community partnership for inclusion...

Summit DD Annual Report

89 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge, OH 44278 l SummitDD.org l 330-634-8000

5 Facts and Figures6 Early Intervention

8 CPI10 School-Age

12 Service Coordination14 Residential Services

16 Adult Services 18 Recreation

20 Community Outreach22 Behind the Scenes

24 Financials

What’s Inside

2014 Board MembersMeet the Board at SummitDD.org/About

Randy Briggs, President l Joseph Siegferth, Vice President l Denise Ricks, Secretary

Karen Arshinkoff l David Dohnal l Thomas Quade l Meghan Wilkinson

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Our Vision is to be the primary community force to ensure people

with disabilities receive the highest quality of services and supports; that

our communities are ones which support and embrace every individual,

regardless of disability; and that each eligible person is provided the

opportunity to achieve his/her full potential.

Our Core Values are

Person Served First, Customer Service,

Diversity, Accountability, Objectivity, and Innovation.

Our Mission is to offer a lifetime of services

and supports to eligible individuals and families that

enable people with developmental disabilities to work,

live, and learn as equal citizens in their communities.

2014 Annual Report 3

Dear fRIENDS,

Forty-seven years ago Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, was created to support adults and children with disabilities in their own community. In its early years, Summit DD chose to operate a school for more than 600 children who were being educated in church basements and other makeshift facilities because the public schools were not yet offering education services to children with disabilities. The County Board also opened sheltered workshops that offered vocational training for adults who would otherwise be institutionalized or at home sitting idle without any programming.

Summit DD’s role has evolved since those monumental beginnings. During the past four decades, we have been a driving force behind a great deal of positive change for those living with developmental disabilities in our community. And as a result, Summit DD and those individuals we support, are more connected to our communities than ever. Today, all children are educated in their home school districts, more adults are working in community jobs, and people live in homes of their choice in nearly every community in Summit County. Summit County residents see individuals with disabilities as fellow citizens who have the same right to achieve their personal vision of happiness and success. Our commit-ment, to continuing as a leader in the effort to build accepting communities that embrace and include everyone, is stronger than ever. We know there is still work to do and Summit DD accepts this responsibility with excitement and optimism.

As its role evolves, Summit DD sees itself becoming more of a connector of our region’s business, religious, education, advocacy and government leaders to engage in conversations that help our communities flourish for all. In this annual report, we invite you meet some of your neighbors who, with the right support, are redefining what is possible for themselves. Meet some of our partnering agencies who work to support individuals throughout their lifetime. Read about our innovative programs for adults and children that work to build an inclusive community. Know also, however, that in the end, every citizen in Summit County plays a role in creating a welcoming culture where everyone has the opportunity to accomplish great things. Your contribution is essential.

We are grateful for your support throughout our 47 year history. Together, we will continue our shared vision for a thriving Summit County that embraces all of its citizens.

John Trunk, Superintendent

Randy Briggs

John Trunk

Randy Briggs, Board President

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2014 faCtS & fIguRES

Financial Stewardship Administrative costs comprise of the total budget.7.7%

88% of adults receive federal funding for some services, Summit DD pays the local match for those services.

$46.1 Million in federal dollars were paid directly to private providers in Summit Countyfor services provided. These dollars represent the value of services in Summit County and are not passed through Summit DD’s budget.

Services received:749 families receive early

intervention support.

130 children receive child care support in the community or on-site.

3,515 adults and children receive service coordination.

1,911 adults receive transportation services.

402 adults supported in community employment.

1,674 adults supported with facility-based day programs.

1,665 individuals receive residential support.

1,218 children with school-age services.

Satisfaction with Services

93%

84%

97%

73%

79%

satisfactionINDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED

satisfactionPARENTS AND gUARDIANS

favorable opinionSUmmIT COUNTy RESIDENTS

satisfaction PROVIDERS

satisfaction EmPLOyEES

Who we support:

4,416Individuals

2,152Adults

2,204Children

Building Inclusive Communities:56% of individuals want a job in the community.

79% of individuals participate in community activities.

90% of parents say their children are friends with children without special needs.

91% of Summit County residents feel comfortable working or socializing with an

individual with a developmental disability.

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Our Early Intervention services are based on the principle that children learn

best through everyday experiences with people they know; making par-

ents their child’s best teacher. Summit DD connects families to a team of

experts that help create individualized strategies that make daily routines

easier and help the child meet essential milestones. Our family-centered,

evidence-based consultative approach to Early Intervention services gives

families a single point of contact for all of their needs.

SummitDD.org/EI

Early Intervention Services Connecting 749 families to a support team.

Early Intervention teams consist of a service coordinator, a developmental specialist,

a speech-language pathologist,

and an OT/PT that provides individualized support for each family.


Early Intervention Services Connecting 749 families to a support team.

Summit DD teamed up with First Things First to offer a FREE Ages and Stages Questionnaire, third edition (ASQ-3).

Each screening is reviewed by an early childhood development professional from Summit DD. Visit SummitDD.org/Screening.

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Community Partnership for Inclusion Connecting children to their community by supporting local child care centers.

Kids are kids, and we believe that all kids should have access to inclusive programs that

enrich their early childhood experience such as story times, arts and crafts, sports, or any

other community program. We are the experts in inclusion strategies and connect with

existing community programs, like area YMCAs, libraries, and the zoo, among others, to

ensure there are inclusive opportunities for all children and families, regardless of ability.

SummitDD.org/Kids

96 childrenare connected to their community child care centers through

Summit DD’s Community Partnership for Inclusion program.

Parents report a

74% satisfaction rate with child care.

Summit DD inclusion

specialists supported 44 locations in Summit County, offering support and creative solutions

so kids can be kids, together.


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School-Age Services Connecting 1,218 children and families to their schools and communities.

Summit DD has Service and Support Administrators (SSAs)

available specifically for school-age children to help families

navigate their child’s individualized education plan. We can

connect families with inclusive community resources and

activities, plus assist with finding adaptive equipment for

the child. Summit DD can even help fund summer camp

opportunities when the school year ends. Our SSAs are also

there to help teens during the transitional period between

high school graduation and adulthood.

SummitDD.org/SchoolAge


School-Age Services Connecting 1,218 children and families to their schools and communities.

Supported 246 campers in 69 different community camps,

such as Rotary Camp, YMCA camps, Akron Zoo Camp. Summit DD’s Camp Service Coordinator

helps create a Camp Service Plan for each family that ensures each camper has a safe and fun time at summer camp.

The best support sometimes comes naturally through friends and family.

Meet Ethan and Rachel and watch their inspiring journey as they and 24 of their friends

crossed the finished line as one at the Cleveland Triathlon at SummitDD.org.

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Your journey with Summit DD begins with intake and eligibility. In 2014, 614 individuals were found eligible for services.

Find out more about eligibility requirements

at SummitDD.org/Eligibility.

Service Coordination Creating individualized service plans for more than 2,000 adults by listening to their goals and aspirations.


Summit DD Service and Support Administrators, or SSAs, listen to those we support, their

families, caregivers, and other important people in their lives to assess challenges, goals,

and opportunities for each individual. Our SSAs develop individual service plans, or ISPs,

that connect citizens with disabilities and their families to providers within the community

that can help people achieve their vision of a happy, satisfying life.

SummitDD.org/SSA

Summit DD’s service coordinators worked with a

team of caregivers to ensure each individual received customized support, with a

95% satisfaction rating with individuals

and 87% satisfaction rating with parents.

Residential Services Connecting 1,665 people to their communities with residential support.

Whether an individual is looking for the perfect place to call home or is in need of extra

support in their current residence, Summit DD Service and Support Administrators (SSAs)

can help discover the right-fit options. Residential supports are provided by a network

of quality private providers. From independent and shared settings, to foster care and

family living, Summit DD residential services help individuals find their home sweet home.

SummitDD.org/Residential


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During 2014,

619 individuals lived with roommates in the community and received around the clock care.

216 individualslived with an individual that was

not a family member.

591 individuals received support in their home

or their family’s home.

Summit DD and Summit County Jobs and Family Services

teamed up to streamline the application process for those who may be eligible for food assistance. Food assistance provides individuals more choices and participation in grocery shopping.



Summit DD coordinates an array of services for adults with disabilities to help people

reach for their dreams. Day services and employment services are two of the many

supports available for adults that offer people tools for success. Transportation services

get adults to and from their jobs or center-based day programs. Individuals choose from

a large network of quality providers to meet their daily needs, and Summit DD is here to

provide the connections that create opportunities for people achieve their personal vision

of health, happiness and success.

SummitDD.org/Adults

Summit DD has teamed up with seven providers to implement a Discovery process, which helps individuals determine

where they fall on their path to community employment. In 2014, six individuals completed the Discovery process.

Adult Services Connecting 1,959 adults to work and life options in our communities.

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During 2014,

1,647 individuals participated in

vocational and habilitation options in centers located throughout our communities

with a 94% satisfaction rate.

402 adults worked in the community with a

94% satisfaction rate.

1,911 individuals used transportation providers to get to work

with a 95% satisfaction rate.

Programs include

Special Olympics, Blast, College for Living, camp, and family support services.

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RecreationConnecting 2,830 individuals to activities that enhance their quality of life.

Summit DD makes it a priority to connect individuals to a variety of programs that

foster community involvement based on what interests them most. Options range from

socially-oriented clubs like Project Inclusion, to sports such as Special Olympics, and

travel clubs that explore the world, to senior activities for older citizens. Depending on

a person’s individual interests, there are many community activities and recreation

opportunities available to adults with developmental disabilities in Summit County.

SummitDD.org/Recreation


Summit County athletes made a clean sweep of the Special Olympics uSa games. Robert took a gold and silver in bowling,

Henry earned three gold medals and one silver in swimming,

and Stephen swung his way to a gold in golf.

Read their amazing success stories at SummitDD.org.


Summit DD develops and maintains win-win relationships with partnering providers,

area employers, educational institutions, community leaders, and local organizations

to transform perceptions and build welcoming communities. Summit DD empowers

more than 4,400 children and adults with disabilities to reach for their dreams and

more fully participate in their communities. Our goal is to cultivate a strong, diverse

network that offers support and opportunity to people of every ability.

SummitDD.org/Blog

Supported 32 local organizations

with volunteer or financial support.

In addition,

25% of employees contributed to United Way.

Community OutreachConnecting with the Summit County community to transform perceptions.

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Engaged with the community through social media with more than 9,000 Facebook fans and more than 700 Twitter followers.

Connect with us through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.



As Summit DD employees, we are passionate about those we support. We continue to

innovate through supports like our Community Partnership for Inclusion (CPI) program,

where we support families in their own neighborhoods; our person-centered service

plans, where we listen to individual’s goals and create the personalized plans to help

achieve them; and our new website, which is filled with events, success stories, and

helpful information about available services and supports. It’s our goal to never stop

moving forward!

SummitDD.org/About

Launched a new logo and website,

meet us all over again at

SummitDD.org.

Implemented a new software system

to streamline the hiring and onboarding process.

Behind the Scenes Supporting individuals with streamlined business processes.

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Launched a document management project that will save time, paper, and create efficiencies.

Implemented a new software system

to streamline the hiring and onboarding process.


Organizations: 2nd HomeA Caring Touch ProvidersA.B.L.E.Abundant Life Quality CareAccess Ability Access Nursing CareAccess to IndependenceAchievement Centers for ChildrenAcree DailyAkron Area YMCAAkron Area YMCA (Camp Y-Noah)Akron Community Service Center & Urban LeagueAlpha Home Health Agency, LLCAOE Transportation, LLCArbor Home Health Care, Inc.Ardmore, Inc.Argonne HomesAsian Services in Action, Inc.Aspen Community LivingAt Your Service SpecialistsAutism Services for Kids, LLCAutism Society of Ohio, Greater Akron OfficeB A TransportationBaldwin Wallace UniversityBeyond Our BoundariesBlick Clinic, Inc.Blue Wheel Health Services, LLCBoys & Girls Clubs of the Western ReserveBrandon’s Place, Inc. & KLF Enterprises, LLCBreathe Easy Health Care, LLCBrighter Day ServicesBrunson Care, LLCBXN Health Services, LLCCamp Kennebec (Frontenac), 1979 Inc.Camp Sunshine of AuroraCanterbury Management Group, LLCCarano Environmental Service, Inc.CareStarCaretenders of Cleveland (Almost Family)Caring For You ServicesCatholic Charities, CorporationThe ChapelChildren’s Home Care GroupChristopher’s HouseCircle of Angels ResidentialCircle of Life Home CareCity Yellow Cab CompanyClassroom Antics, Inc.Cleveland ClinicCobra TransportationCommunity Care and Transportation, LLCCommunity Habilitation Services, Inc.Community Inclusion Services, LLCConnections in OhioConsulting Psychology, Inc. (CPI Diagnostics)Consumer Support Services, Inc. Creative Housing, Inc.Creative Options, LLCDependable Community Living, Inc.Developing AngelsDevoted Care, LLCDiversity Living, LLCEast Ohio Conference of the United Methodist ChurchEchoing Hills Village, Inc.Empowerment Homes, Inc.EVANT, Inc.Experience Home Health Care, LLCFalls Suburban Services, Inc.

2014 fINaNCIaLS Summit DD PaRtNERS

2014 RevenueProperty Taxes $50,246,690 Personal Property Reimbursement $533,981 Grants $470,814 Medicaid $16,422,930 Interagency Collaboration $383,683Refunds $28,383 Other Receipts $379,462 Total $68,465,943

2014 ExpendituresWages $23,193,666ERIP Costs $3,177,110Employee Benefits $10,102,571Supplies $1,251,275Services (includes Medicaid match) $33,792,746Utilities $735,179 Community Awareness $132,540 Other Expenses $1,568,294 Equipment $359,666 Capital $287,079Total Expenditures $74,600,126

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Organizations: 2nd HomeA Caring Touch ProvidersA.B.L.E.Abundant Life Quality CareAccess Ability Access Nursing CareAccess to IndependenceAchievement Centers for ChildrenAcree DailyAkron Area YMCAAkron Area YMCA (Camp Y-Noah)Akron Community Service Center & Urban LeagueAlpha Home Health Agency, LLCAOE Transportation, LLCArbor Home Health Care, Inc.Ardmore, Inc.Argonne HomesAsian Services in Action, Inc.Aspen Community LivingAt Your Service SpecialistsAutism Services for Kids, LLCAutism Society of Ohio, Greater Akron OfficeB A TransportationBaldwin Wallace UniversityBeyond Our BoundariesBlick Clinic, Inc.Blue Wheel Health Services, LLCBoys & Girls Clubs of the Western ReserveBrandon’s Place, Inc. & KLF Enterprises, LLCBreathe Easy Health Care, LLCBrighter Day ServicesBrunson Care, LLCBXN Health Services, LLCCamp Kennebec (Frontenac), 1979 Inc.Camp Sunshine of AuroraCanterbury Management Group, LLCCarano Environmental Service, Inc.CareStarCaretenders of Cleveland (Almost Family)Caring For You ServicesCatholic Charities, CorporationThe ChapelChildren’s Home Care GroupChristopher’s HouseCircle of Angels ResidentialCircle of Life Home CareCity Yellow Cab CompanyClassroom Antics, Inc.Cleveland ClinicCobra TransportationCommunity Care and Transportation, LLCCommunity Habilitation Services, Inc.Community Inclusion Services, LLCConnections in OhioConsulting Psychology, Inc. (CPI Diagnostics)Consumer Support Services, Inc. Creative Housing, Inc.Creative Options, LLCDependable Community Living, Inc.Developing AngelsDevoted Care, LLCDiversity Living, LLCEast Ohio Conference of the United Methodist ChurchEchoing Hills Village, Inc.Empowerment Homes, Inc.EVANT, Inc.Experience Home Health Care, LLCFalls Suburban Services, Inc.

Family & Community Services (Emerald Transportation)Fe’Doctra Transportation Services, Inc.Florence Rose D. A.Freeman Residential Services, LLCFuture Advantage, Inc. (Kids Country)G S Burton Development, LLPGentleBrook, Inc.Gold Point HomesGolden Key Center for Exceptional Children (Golden Key Camp)Goodwill Industries of Akron OhioGot-Autism, LLCGreenleaf Family CenterGW Easter Seals Technology Resource CenterHands of Care LTD, LLCHarmonie Homes, LLCHattie Larlham Community Services Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities Help Foundation, Inc.Hiram Farm Living & Learning CommunityHope Homes, Inc.House of AgapeHouse of New HopeHudson City School DistrictIn A Nurses CareIn Trusting Care, LLCIndependence of Portage County, Inc.Inner City LivingInner Peace EverlightHome Health CareIntegrations Treatment CenterInternational Institute of AkronIntervention For PeaceJennings Heating Co., Inc.Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland OhioThe J-Nan Enterprises (Goddard School - Hudson)Just Like Family Home Services, LLCK.P.L.J. Transportation ServicesKDG Construction, Inc. (Secure Bath & Accessible Home Solutions)Kentix Developmental Health, LLCKidslink NeurobehavioralKimbercare Homes, Inc.Koinonia Homes, Inc.Kunkel Construction, LTDLanguage Learning AssociatesLCP Enterprises, LLC (Life Center Plus)Legacy One Care, Inc.Leonora Hall/Daughters of Divine Charity, Inc.Living Assistance Services (Visiting Angels)Lots of Love Louisa Ridge Adult Day Services, Inc.M. C. Mobility Systems, Inc.Medicare Transport, Inc.Medina Creative AccessibilityMenorah Park Home Health (Summit Home Health Care Service)Midwest Innovations, LLCMiller’s Rental & Sales, Inc.MJ Harvey Development, LLCMobile Meals, Inc.Mobility WorksMotion Mobility and Design, Inc.My Promise Home Healthcare, LLCNatalya’s Empowerment ServicesNew Beginnings Recovery House, Inc. (Open Arms With Love) Next to Kin Supportive ServicesNoble Health CareNortheast Care Center, Inc.Northeast Ohio Network (NEON)NuHop Center for Experiential LearningNovus Homes

Ohio Access Products (Carney-Leising, Inc.)Opening Arms Outreach Social Services, LLCOur Home Health, LLCOur House Cares Residential Services, LLCOur Precious CargoOut of the Box Behavioral Solutions, LLCOutreach ResidentialPace Medical Equipment & SuppliesParamount Disability ServicesPayee Support ServicesPeak Potential Therapy, LLCPegasus FarmPlayhouse Square FoundationPortage Industries, Inc.Prentke Romich CompanyPriority Home Health Care, Inc. (TDD)Provide A RideProviding Excellent Adult Kare, Inc. (PEAK, Inc.)Purfoods, LLC (Mom’s Meals)Quality of Life Health Care Service, LLCQuick Link, Inc.Rainbow Residential, LLCRainbow Training & Consulting Services, LLCRemedy Home CareREM-Ohio, Inc.RX Home Healthcare, Inc.Samia Transportation, IncSandiCare, LLCSelf Support Personal Care, LLCSiffrin, Inc.Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County, Inc.Solid Rock Adult Day Center, Inc.Spectrum Developmental Services, Inc.Speedy Care Medical Transportation, Inc.Stellar Support Services, LLCStella’s Family CareSummit Psychological Associates, Inc.Support Enrich Advocate-SEA, LLCTechnology Resource CenterTender Hearts of Stark County, LLCTLC HomesTop A Quality Care and Behavior HealthTotal Education SolutionsTotal To Care Home Health ServicesTransworld Enterprises, LLCTrue Companions, LLCTSJ Agapecare, Inc.Unique Health Service, Inc.United Disability ServicesUnity United Family Care Staffing for DDViaQuest Clinical Services, LLCViaQuest Day Services, LLCViaQuest Residential ServicesVishnia & Associates, Inc. (Professional Nursing Services)Weathervane PlayhouseWeaver Industries, Inc.Whitehouse Behavioral Health, LLCWilbdone, LLCWindfall IndustriesWise Behavioral Services, LLCWonderful Moving Miracle, LLCWynn-Reeth, Inc.Your Home Health Agency, LLCYour Independence, Inc.

and over 250 independent providers


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