Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board
Jan Dougherty, CESP is currently a National APSE Board Member and Co-President of Ohio APSE. With a background in early childhood education and business/management from Malone University, Jan has been dedicated to advancing employment equity for individuals with disabilities. Jan has years of experience in various managerial roles in organizations such as APSE, Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, Siffrin Inc, and YWCA Western Stark County. Through roles such as Manager of Community Supports & Development, Discovery Manager, and Director of Employment Services, Jan has shown a commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities to determine their career paths.
Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board
Since 1967, the County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) has been helping children and adults with developmental disabilities. Currently, Summit DD serves more than 4,000 individuals with disabilities in Summit County. Throughout the years, the array of services and support for people with disabilities has grown. Summit DD assists people all through their lives, from infancy to retirement. Summit DD offers early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, as well as transition services for students with developmental disabilities to vocational, habilitation and retirement programs for adults. Working with local businesses, Summit DD helps individuals with developmental disabilities acquire jobs and gain independence. Visit us at www.summitdd.org and www.summitdd.org/careers.