Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board

10/07/2026

🗳 Early voting has begun!

Early Voting begins TODAY! Come visit us and secure the limited-edition “America 250” sticker to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States! Voters can get this special sticker during the November 2026 general election by voting early in person or on Election Day, while supplies last!

Please see our Early Vote Hours at: https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/c/upload/Election_EarlyVotingHours.pdf

09/29/2026

🗳 Don't forget that October 5th is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming election! Check out our Voters with Disabilities Resource Hub for more helpful information, including how to check your voter registration. ✅

Explore Summit DD’s Voter Resource Hub for information that helps voters with disabilities understand their rights and voting options.

09/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Interactive Tech Expo today! We are proud to partner with the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities and We Thrive Together Ohio for this great community event at Summit Mall.

09/18/2026

After an extensive statewide search, the Summit DD Board has selected Holly Brugh as the next Superintendent.

“We have every confidence that Holly will carry out the priorities established by the Board,” said Summit DD Board President Allyson V. James. “She understands Summit DD’s responsibility to continue to move forward in our 60-year history of serving people with developmental disabilities and their families.”

Brugh has more than 25 years of experience directing complex developmental disability systems, Medicaid-funded services, and community-based support. She has served Summit DD for 18 years in a variety of leadership roles across the organization. Her experience includes serving as Director of Children’s Services, Director of Service and Support Administration and, since 2022, Assistant Superintendent where she has overseen Human Resources and Communications.

Read the full press release ⤵

After an extensive statewide search, Summit DD's Board selected Holly Brugh to serve as its next Superintendent, effective January 1, 2027.

09/17/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating Direct Support Professional Recognition Week! We're honoring the dedication, daily hands-on care, and advocacy of direct support professionals who empower individuals developmental disabilities. Thank you for being you! 🧡

09/17/2026

Summit DD’s IT Director, Russ DuPlain, presented down in Columbus at an event about Modernizing DD Services with Technology Solutions. Way to go Russ!

I Russell DuPlain, Director of IT and Facilities at Summit DD talked about IT Security for Non-IT Leaders

Photo from EDP, September 15, 2026: Modernizing DD Services with Technology Solutions

09/16/2026

The state of Summit County is strong because of the people of Summit County. We couldn’t agree more with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro. We were honored to attend the State of the County address today.

09/15/2026

🗳 Election season is right around the corner! Did you know the deadline to register is October 5th? Check out our Voters with Disabilities Resource Hub for more helpful information, including how to check your voter registration.✅

Explore Summit DD’s Voter Resource Hub for information that helps voters with disabilities understand their rights and voting options.

09/14/2026

What an impactful partnership that helps people with developmental disabilities in our community!

09/13/2026

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