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Summit DD Seeks Employers Offering Integrative Employment Opportunities – 2013-04-17

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By Katie Sobiech

If you are an employer looking for dedicated employees, look no further.

Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) not only has their own microenterprise program, but an integrative program as well, helping build the bridge between their clients and the work force.

“When you hire someone from our program, you are getting a bunch of customers because everybody who knows that person will start shopping in your store,” Michael R. Jacobs, Community Employment Manager, said.

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October 29, 2013
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Summit County DD Makes Changes to Encourage Inclusion (Part Two) – 2013-04-10

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By Katie Sobiech

Integrating those with developmental disabilities into society has been a major goal of the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board.

Two of their main focus areas have been inclusion in schooling and with job opportunities.

“The vision and mission of our board is to make sure that individuals with disabilities are participating in their own communities. That they’re working, living and learning in their own communities,” Billie Jo David, Director of the Office of Communications said.

Because of this, their well-known Weaver School closed its doors in 2007, transferring its students to other schools within the community.

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October 29, 2013