“What I find most valuable about Summit DD Early Intervention services, is having another person in Katie’s corner. Having someone that celebrates Katie and recognizes her smallest accomplishments, is invaluable. Teaching Katie that she is accepted and loved and that her life is important and valuable, despite her challenges, is my most important job as a mom. Summit DD services help me to accomplish that!” proudly shared Katie’s mother, Ali.
Tag Archives: issue 17
Dee & Sheri’s Story
Summit DD Service and Support Administrators (SSA) are at the heart of what we do. They make meaningful connections for those we serve through every stage of their lives. Recently, an individual who receives these essential services wanted to recognize the amazing efforts of their SSA. This is the story of Dee and Sheri.
Write a Letter to the Editor
A letter to the editor is a great way to tell your story about why the passage of Issue 17 is critical to the community. The letter to editor section is one of the most widely read parts of a newspaper, both in print and online, and can help raise awareness of the importance of Issue 17 passing in order to continue vital services to our community. The most important aspects of a letter to the editor are: 1) It be short, usually under 150 words; 2) it tells a personal story, in this case how Summit DD has helped you; and 3) It ends with an action, or asking people to vote yes on Issue 17.
You can submit your letter to the editor using the submission guidelines outlined below for each media outlet. We’ve assembled some sample letter to editors to get you started!
It’s that easy! And, it’s that essential to helping us pass this critical levy. Thank you for your support!
Sample Letters
Early Intervention Parent | Adult Parent | Provider Agency | General Public
Akron Beacon Journal
Should bear author’s full signature, faxed letters should also contain signature. All letters must have the author’s address and daytime telephone number. All letters are subject to editing. Authors may have only one letter published in a 30-day time period.
Mail: Voice of the People, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron OH 44309-0640
Email vop@thebeaconjournal.com
FAX: 330-996-3520
Leader Publications
Letters should be signed and include an address and daytime phone number. No more than 500 words, letters are subject to editing. No anonymous letters will be accepted.
Mail: West Side Leader/South Side Leader, 3075 Smith Road, Suite 204, Akron, OH 44333.
Email: editor@akron.com
FAX: 330-665-9590
Submit online: https://www.akron.com/submit-letter-to-the-editor/
Hudson Hub Times
Letters must include signature, address and daytime telephone number (will not be published) and be received by noon Thursday for consideration in the Sunday edition. No more than 300 words. Must be submitted no later than October 26, 2023.
Email: hudsonhubtimes@recordpub.com
Marvin’s Story
Meet Marvin. In 1964, he was set to graduate from Woodridge High School. However, after some confusion on a few class credits, he had to stay another year. Throughout his schooling, Marvin experienced unbearable bullying from fellow classmates. And in his final school year, it became too much to bear. So sadly, Marvin never received his diploma. Read More ›
120 Young Adults Benefit From Locally Funded Jobs Program
Did you know that Summit DD’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Career Exploration Program is just one of the many initiatives funded by local tax dollars provided by Summit County residents? Because of you, 120 young adults with developmental disabilities gained valuable work experience this summer! Read More ›
