Summer House’s First Executive Director
January 7, 2022
“It’s not about being the first to do something, but being the first to do it well” …And he did! Lon Springer, a modest gentleman,
Summer House provides living options and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Summer House, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Yolo County California. Summer House Inc. was founded in 1973 by people with concerns for the well-being and rights of people with developmental disabilities.
They realized that some people would need services for their entire lives and organized the Summer House programs in a way that they thought would best ensure a lifetime of support.
Today our four residential based programs support, empower, and enrich the lives of people with disabilities.
Learn About Our Programs Here
Employment at Summer House
Summer House, Inc. provides services through Alta California Regional Center, one of 21 regional centers under the State of California Department of Developmental Services.
Although we work with government agencies, we are not part of any government agency. Summer House, Inc. is an independent organization governed by a Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is made up of local citizens who donate their time, energy and creativity to make Summer House, Inc. an extraordinary organization.
Summer House, Inc. would not exist without the dedicated, caring, and well-trained staff and the initiative and support of local citizens. It is a rare result of hard work from staff, families, individuals business and community service organizations that make us the leader in services to adults with developmental disabilities in our area.
