{"id":6652,"date":"2025-06-10T14:04:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/?p=6652"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:01:47","slug":"with-liberty-and-access-for-all-summit-dd-and-domestic-relations-court-reenvision-of-how-a-justice-system-can-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/with-liberty-and-access-for-all-summit-dd-and-domestic-relations-court-reenvision-of-how-a-justice-system-can-look\/","title":{"rendered":"With Liberty and Access for All: Summit DD and Domestic Relations Court Reenvision of how a justice system can look."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sensory-Bus.jpg?_t=1749578837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sensory Bus&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/justice-bus-profile.jpg?_t=1749578860&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;justice-bus-profile&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summit DD and Domestic Relations Court Partner to Expand Access for All at Upcoming Legal Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, June 10, 2025 &#8211; Akron, OH<\/strong> \u2014 The <strong>Summit County Domestic Relations Court<\/strong> is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with <strong>Summit DD<\/strong> and the <strong>Inclusioneers<\/strong> to bring a new standard of accessibility and care to families in need. As part of this effort, the <strong>Sensory Bus<\/strong>\u2014a mobile, calming space designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and sensory sensitivities\u2014will be on-site at the Court\u2019s upcoming <strong>Free Legal Clinic<\/strong> on <strong>Friday, June 13, 2025<\/strong>, from <strong>11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/strong> at the <strong>Maple Valley Public Library<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Administrative Judge Katarina Cook shared, \u201cThis partnership reflects the Court\u2019s belief that the concept of <strong>inclusion is not just a fad\u2014it will be the standard<\/strong>.\u201d Everyone who turns to the Court for help should feel <strong>safe, heard, and supported<\/strong>. The Sensory Bus offers a model of what that looks like in practice: a space where people can take a breath, calm their senses, and re-enter the legal process with dignity. It is the Court\u2019s <strong>ongoing goal to create a permanent quiet room at the Summit County Domestic Relations Court<\/strong>, and by featuring the work of the Inclusioneers <strong>we hope to inspire the community to help us make that vision a reality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We also invite members of the public to <strong>share with us why feeling safe and supported matters to you during your legal journey<\/strong>. The Court is committed to learning from the people we serve\u2014and building a justice system that reflects what <em>you<\/em> need to thrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join Us for a Day of Service and Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In partnership with the <strong>Ohio Justice Bus<\/strong>, the June 13th clinic offers <strong>free, confidential legal advice<\/strong> on family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting time, and child support. No appointment is necessary \u2013 but pre-registration is preferred, and local attorneys will be available for one-on-one guidance.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Summit DD team<\/strong> and the <strong>Sensory Bus<\/strong> will be on-site throughout the event, providing information, support, and a safe sensory-friendly environment for individuals of all ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How You Can Participate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-register<\/strong> for the clinic at <a href=\"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/ohio-justice-bus-landing\/\">https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/ohio-justice-bus-landing\/<\/a> to help us serve you more efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visit the Sensory Bus<\/strong> and meet our partners from Summit DD and the Inclusioneers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share your voice<\/strong>\u2014tell us what inclusion means to you, and how the court can better support your needs. You can do so by emailing Paul Henry, Community Outreach Director, at <a href=\"mailto:phenry@drcourt.org\">phenry@drcourt.org<\/a> or by filling out a survey at the next Ohio Justice Bus Event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This event is more than just legal assistance\u2014it\u2019s a <strong>public demonstration of what equitable, inclusive justice can and should look like.<\/strong> We hope you\u2019ll join us in creating something lasting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;Download PDF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20250510-1-PR-%E2%80%93-Summit-DD-and-Inclusioneers-at-Maple-Valley-OJB.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;Download Word&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20250510-1-PR-%E2%80%93-Summit-DD-and-Inclusioneers-at-Maple-Valley-OJB.pdf&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Summit County Domestic Relations Court:<\/strong><br \/> Summit County Domestic Relations Court handles matters of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, and family law. The Court is dedicated to serving families with fairness, accessibility, and integrity. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drcourt.org\">www.drcourt.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Ohio Justice Bus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Free Brief Legal Advice: Attorneys provide confidential, one-on-one consultations on civil legal issues such as family law, housing, record sealing, driver&#8217;s license reinstatement, wills and probate, public benefits, and immigration. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiojusticefoundation.org\/grantees\/ohio-justice-bus\/\">https:\/\/www.ohiojusticefoundation.org\/grantees\/ohio-justice-bus\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Summit DD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Summit DD provides services to over 5,000 individuals with developmental disabilities across all age groups\u2014from infants to seniors. In 2024 alone, they served 5,215 individuals, marking a 2% increase from the previous year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdd.org\/\">https:\/\/www.summitdd.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Inclusioneers Mobile Sensory Bus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Summit Sensory Bus, officially known as the Inclusioneers Mobile Sensory Bus, is a collaborative initiative between Summit DD (Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board) and the nonprofit organization Inclusioneers. This mobile unit is designed to provide a calming and inclusive environment for individuals with sensory processing needs, particularly during community events that may be overwhelming due to noise, crowds, or other stimuli.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>*Photos are not property of Summit County Domestic Relations Court and are sourced by the following publications<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>1.<\/span><span>Ohio Justice Justice Bus Profile<\/span><span>\u00a0https:\/\/www.ohiobar.org\/about-us\/media-center\/osba-news\/2019-district-meeting-releases\/PR-Dist-5\/ Accessed \u00a006\/10\/2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"last-child\"><span>2.<\/span><span>Sensory Bus Profile<\/span><span>\u00a0https:\/\/www.summitdd.org\/resources\/events\/akron-art-walk-empowering-artists-of-all-abilities-march-2025\/ Accessed \u00a006\/10\/2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sensory-Bus.jpg?_t=1749578837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sensory Bus&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/justice-bus-profile.jpg?_t=1749578860&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;justice-bus-profile&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6652"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6652"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6658,"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6652\/revisions\/6658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcourt.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}