As we begin the second quarter of 2022, allegations of Physical and Verbal Abuse are unfortunately trending very high. Below is some data about this troubling trend and some tips to help prevent future allegations. With your help, we hope to bring this trend down. Read More ›
Category Archives: Trainings
Customized MUI Training Opportunities
Would you like Summit DD to conduct MUI training for your staff? Summit DD is happy to help! We provide in-person or virtual trainings of the MUI Rule and other MUI-specific topics upon request. We can accommodate any size group and can even come to you for the training. Find out how to book a training for your staff.
Free Dementia Training Available from Summit DD
According to the Summit County Public Health Dept., Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in Ohio. It is estimated that 10% of Summit County’s population is at significant risk of either living with or developing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. But education can help.
Knowledge is power
Dementia is a group of symptoms with a number of causes, with Alzheimer’s Disease being the most recognized. Just like people without disabilities, dementia can affect those with developmental disabilities. The subject of dementia can be scary, but having the facts and right tools can help people live their best life. That’s why Summit DD, through a partnership with Summit County Public Health (SCPH), is offering free educational training to providers. This person-centered training offers the basics of dementia (including signs and symptoms), communication tips and community resources to help individuals in your care.
Download the Summit DD Dementia Friends Training Flier
FREE training from Summit DD
Let Summit DD give you the tools you need to support the people you serve. Visit our training calendar to register for one of the monthly Dementia Friends informational sessions or contact Georgi Hudson Smith by phone at 330-634-8885or by email GSmith@SummitDD.org to set up an alternative training date.
Summit DD Launches Eat Safe Campaign for Providers
Summit DD’s Eat Safe campaign is designed to educate, support and help implement a safe eating culture for those with developmental disabilities in Summit County who are at risk for eating/swallowing difficulties.
The mission of our Eat Safe campaign is to inform and educate the individuals we serve, their families and caregivers, to help ensure their safety and enjoyment while eating and drinking.
Please explore our brand new Eat Safe webpage here! It is full of handy resources including an Eat Safe training video, an introduction to our Speech-Language Pathology team, and handy cookbooks with recipes and other helpful resources.
