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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

Family Supports Program

Our Impact

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Accessibility

Accessibility online, services, and spaces

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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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The West Side Market presents Disability Access Day! Visit the Market on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 am - 2 pm to celebrate accessibility. Access Day Features: Personal Guides • Shopping support Mobile Sensory Space • A calm space for people who may feel overwhelmed at events. Social Story • A short story about what to expect at ow.ly/gjEV50YWLmp. Restrooms • Accessible restrooms and Momentum Refresh Mobile Restroom on site. Getting There • Accessible by RTA (bus and train), walking, biking, and by car. Parking • Accessible parking is available behind the market, with entrances on Bridge Avenue and Lorain Avenue. The first 90 minutes are free. Event brought to you by the Cleveland Sight Center, Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, LEAP Cleveland, and Cuyahoga DD. #WestSideMarket #DisabilityAccessDay #DisabilityAccess Image description: West Side Market Disability Access Day, June 10, with a top view of the Market.

The West Side Market presents Disability Access Day!

Visit the Market on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 am - 2 pm...

May 25 is Memorial Day. Today, we honor all who have served our country. Cuyahoga DD is closed in observation of the holiday. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember Image description: Memorial Day with USA flags.

May 25 is Memorial Day. Today, we honor all who have served our country.

Cuyahoga DD is closed in observation...

The Cleveland State University College of Health, Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, in partnership with Jacob's Ladder Fitness, is recruiting for a study. They are observing the impact of regular exercise on biomarkers of health and Alzheimer's Disease in adults aged 18 and older with Down syndrome. If you're interested in participating, contact e.kullman@csuohio.edu or w.matcham@csuohio.edu. Volunteers will visit the lab for about 2 hours. Participants who complete testing will receive a gift card. Image description: Young woman with Down syndrome wearing boxing gloves, smiling confidently in the gym.

The Cleveland State University College of Health, Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, in partnership with Jacob's Ladder Fitness,...

We come to this place… for magic. AMC Ridge Park Square 8 is an Inclusive Place. The movie theater amenities include closed captions, listening devices, audio description, and ramps in all theater rooms. Check out the AMC Ridge Park in our Online Resource Guide at https://ow.ly/Misy50YWcjS. #MovieTheater #inclsuive #movies Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Places, AMC Ridge Park Square 8, with a view of the AMC sign and building entrance.

We come to this place… for magic. AMC Ridge Park Square 8 is an Inclusive Place.

The movie theater amenities include...

Now hiring! Join the team to make a difference in your community today. View all open opportunities at cuyahogadd.org/careers. #hiring #ApplyNow #jobs Image description: Now Hiring, Making a positive change in your community today! With five staff members.

Now hiring! Join the team to make a difference in your community today.

View all open opportunities at cuyahogadd.org/careers.

#hiring #ApplyNow...

With the days getting warmer, you may want to take a stroll outside. Check out the Ohio Accessible Trail Guide for a list of accessible trails at ow.ly/mbz850Z3mK0 To see all that Ohio has available for accessible recreation, visit ow.ly/1hZX50Z3mNC

With the days getting warmer, you may want to take a stroll outside.

Check out the Ohio Accessible Trail Guide...

Experience independent living in a different setting at the TryTech Apartments. Watch the video below to see what it's like. To learn more about staying at the TryTech Apartments, please contact your support administrator or visit cuyahogadd.org/services/housing-opportunities. #CuyahogaCounty #housing #TryTech

Experience independent living in a different setting at the TryTech Apartments. Watch the video below to see what it's like....