Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board
Tricia Streharsky is an experienced education professional with a focus on early childhood development and inclusive education. Currently serving as a Community Support Specialist and Inclusion Specialist at the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board since March 2016, Streharsky previously worked as a Teacher at Akron Summit Community Action Head Start from October 2004 to March 2016 and at Akron Public Schools Head Start and Prekindergarten Program from January 1995 to May 2004. Streharsky holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a Bachelor's degree in Family and Child Development, alongside an Associate degree in Educational Technology from the University of Akron.
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.