Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

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2025 Summit DD MUI Accreditation Results

During the month of January, The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) came to Summit DD to conduct our accreditation review. During the review, state representatives conducted a comprehensive evaluation, diving into 35 case files and service plans, performing site visits, and speaking directly with individuals, families, and providers. Read More ›

Headshot of MUI Investigative Agent Stacy Emig (Ross).

MUI Staff Spotlight: Stacy Emig (Ross)

Meet Investigative Agent, Stacy Emig (Ross). Read More ›

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Food for Thought: Recognizing Difficulties with Eating, Drinking, & Swallowing

Recognizing Difficulties with Eating, Drinking, & Swallowing

How are difficulties with eating, drinking, and swallowing recognized?  Sometimes it is difficult and goes unnoticed for a while until we recognize that there may be an issue. When we spend a great deal of time with each other during mealtimes, it is easy to miss changes that may be important. Changes can happen slowly, and we fail to recognize them as significant. Here is a list of items that may help identify changes that can indicate potential changes/issues with eating, drinking, and swallowing. Read More ›

MUI Investigative Agent Cody Bauer.

MUI Staff Spotlight: Cody Bauer

We would like to introduce our newest Investigate Agent Cody Bauer! Cody started with Summit DD in November and has just recently started to be assigned cases. Read More ›

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