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Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

1275 Lakeside Avenue East
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1129

216-241-8230 - General Information

216-736-2673 - Eligibility

Mission & Values

Empowering people with developmental disabilities

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Family Support

Resources to help you thrive at home and in the community

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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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Online Resources

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

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We are still in awe of the sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Lion King at Playhouse Square! Thank you to our volunteers and staff who supported guests.

We are still in awe of the sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Lion King at Playhouse Square!

Thank you to our...

Kudos to Erin in today's Employee Spotlight. She is a Waiver Coordinator. She started working at our adult activity centers in 2006. "Over the last 20 years, I have created some of the most amazing friendships with people from all different departments," said Erin. She is thankful for her coworkers who have become part of her life. Erin shares that in 1992, she appeared in an episode of the docudrama TV series Rescue 911. The episode was filmed in Maple Heights, based on an incident at a parade. Since Erin's father was a city fireman, her sister and Erin were allowed to ride on the fire truck in the parade scene. #EmployeeSpotlight #BestStaff #CuyahogaDD Image description: Employee Spotlight, Erin Zgrabik, Waiver Coordinator, with Erin smiling warmly.

Kudos to Erin in today's Employee Spotlight. She is a Waiver Coordinator.

She started working at our adult activity centers...

Provider and community organizations: Save the date for the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo! On October 24, share your resources with the individuals and families Cuyahoga DD supports. Providers must be DODD-certified, and community organizations must support people in Cuyahoga County to have a table. Table fees are payable by check only: $100 for agencies/community organizations and $50 for independent providers. Registration to come. Image description: Left side, text, Save the Date Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo. Event details Date - Saturday, October 24, 2026; Time 10 AM - 2 PM; Location - Embassy Suites Independence; and Table fee - Required at registration. On the right circle of people at Expo.

Provider and community organizations: Save the date for the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo!

On October 24,...

Are you looking for an inclusive event in your area? Check out our Online Resource Guide, where you’ll find a bunch of exciting activities just for you! All of the events are welcoming, accessible, and great for individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. Explore upcoming events at https://ow.ly/Bfgf50Y6uqj #InclusiveEvents #events #OnlineResourceGuide Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Events, August. Try Something New in a calendar view.

Are you looking for an inclusive event in your area? Check out our Online Resource Guide, where you’ll find a...

Providers support people with developmental disabilities every single day. We are keeping the Provider Spotlights rolling with Open Arms Caring Foundation! Submitted by a Cuyahoga DD support administrator: "They provided excellent care during an emergency. They were professional, patient, and provided my individual with great care during a difficult time." Learn more about Open Arms on their website at armscaring.com. #provider #spotlight #ThankYou Image description: Provider Spotlight, Open Arms Caring Foundation.

Providers support people with developmental disabilities every single day. We are keeping the Provider Spotlights rolling with Open Arms Caring...

Connecting for Kids invites you to an inclusive race for every pace! Embrace the Pace 5K is a one-mile run/walk/roll and kids’ race that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Saturday, August 22 9 -11 am Liberty Playground, Independence The deadline for the guaranteed t-shirt is August 9. Registration closes on August 21. #ConnectingForKids #EmbraceThePace #5k

Connecting for Kids invites you to an inclusive race for every pace!

Embrace the Pace 5K is a one-mile run/walk/roll...

Denisse Cruz, administradora de apoyo, conversó con Isabella Roberts, del programa Cleveland Ahora de Cleveland 19 News, sobre cómo Cuyahoga DD brinda apoyo a las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo a lo largo de toda su vida. Obtenga más información sobre nuestros servicios en cuyahogadd.org. - Denisse Cruz, Support Administrator, spoke to Isabella Roberts from Cleveland 19 News' Cleveland Now about how Cuyahoga DD supports people with developmental disabilities throughout their lives. Learn more about our services at cuyahogadd.org.

Denisse Cruz, administradora de apoyo, conversó con Isabella Roberts, del programa Cleveland Ahora de Cleveland 19 News, sobre cómo Cuyahoga...