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Empowering people with developmental disabilities

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Who We Help

Our organization supports individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities, which encompass a range of conditions resulting from limitations in physical, cognitive, language, or behavioral areas. These conditions typically emerge during a person’s developmental stage, can affect daily functioning, and often persist throughout their lifetime.

The Family Supports Program

The Family Supports Program provides funding for items and programs that enrich your life.

Family Supports Program
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Cuyahoga DD and community resources, tools, and information to help you live your best life.

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The next Journey Into Adulthood Booster Session topic is Moving to Adult Health and Dental Care. Join the meeting virtually on July 16 at 6:30 pm. 

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The next Journey Into Adulthood Booster Session topic is Moving to Adult Health and Dental Care. Join the meeting virtually...

Come out for Disability Pride Month at the Cleveland Guardians for Disability Pride Celebration on July 21! 

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Come out for Disability Pride Month at the Cleveland Guardians for Disability Pride Celebration on July 21!

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We invite you and your family to attend an inclusive library event this month with a 2026 Cuyahoga DD Library Facilitator. 

Sign up below. 

Michael at Maple Heights Branch Library 
• July 17, Adapted Storytime – Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver
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Brigid at Parma-Snow Branch Library
• July 25, Next Chapter Book Club – Ages 14 and up
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Image description: Library Facilitator Events with an open book.

We invite you and your family to attend an inclusive library event this month with a 2026 Cuyahoga DD Library...

Experience the power of learning through play! Cuyahoga DD, in partnership with The Children's Museum of Cleveland, presents Connect & Play Days.

Enjoy innovative exhibits and provide feedback on the Museum to increase access and help them shape an upcoming outdoor exhibit.

The events are designed for children ages 8 and under, their siblings, and caregivers.

Children's Museum Cleveland
3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44115

Saturday, July 25
• 3 - 5 pm

Sunday, August 9
• 3 - 5 pm

Please register your family for only one day at https://ow.ly/aHov50Zensj.

Questions? Email Community.Development@CuyahogaDD.org. 

Image description: Connect & Play Days at the Children's Museum Cleveland. July 25, 3-5 pm; and August 9, 3-5 pm. For kids 0 - 8 and caregivers. Enjoy innovative exhibits and give feedback about the museum to increase access and help shape an upcoming outdoor exhibit. Free! Register for one event.

Experience the power of learning through play! Cuyahoga DD, in partnership with The Children's Museum of Cleveland, presents Connect &...

Do you sell a product and have a developmental disability? Synergy-Ohio Marketplace at the Synergy Conference is the place for you! 

More info below.

Do you sell a product and have a developmental disability? Synergy-Ohio Marketplace at the Synergy Conference is the place for...

Way to go, Charmayne! #EmploymentFirst

Way to go, Charmayne! #EmploymentFirst