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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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Heroes helping those with special needs trains first responders on how to better assist and interact with people with disabilities and special needs.

Heroes helping those with special needs trains first responders on how to better assist and interact with people with disabilities...

Near West Theatre in Gordon Square presents a signed performance of "Annie" on November 28.

The show is a family-friendly theatre experience filled with unforgettable songs, heart, humor, and optimism. 

Get tickets for the show with ASL interpretation at ow.ly/EmzA50ZQmci

Near West Theatre in Gordon Square presents a signed performance of "Annie" on November 28.

The show is a family-friendly theatre...

Cuyahoga DD honors all veterans today. We are thankful for the bravery and sacrifices of all veterans. #VeteransDay

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Cuyahoga DD honors all veterans today. We are thankful for the bravery and sacrifices of all veterans. #VeteransDay

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The Arc and AT&T offer free digital skills training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The training uses simple language and practical lessons to support different learning styles and needs.

Participants will learn skills:
• How to use computers, mobile devices, and video conferencing
• How to navigate websites and search engines
• How to stay safe online, including passwords, fraud, and scams
• And more

Whether you want to improve your own skills or share resources with your community, this training helps people feel more confident using technology and participating fully in everyday life.

Learn more at thearc.org/our-initiatives/digital-literacy.

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The Arc and AT&T offer free digital skills training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The training uses simple...

From birth, newborns can join the Imagination Library of Ohio! 

Check “yes” on your hospital paperwork to enroll your baby. Info link in the comments.

From birth, newborns can join the Imagination Library of Ohio!

Check “yes” on your hospital paperwork to enroll your baby....

Visit the West Side Market next week for Access Hours! 

Stop by from 10 am to 12 pm to buy your groceries and check out the Access Hours features.

Visit the West Side Market next week for Access Hours!

Stop by from 10 am to 12 pm to buy...

As you make end-of-year travel plans, remember that the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is part of the Hidden Disability Sunflower program! 

Get your free lanyard to let staff know that you or a loved one may need more time or special assistance while visiting the airport.

As you make end-of-year travel plans, remember that the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is part of the Hidden Disability Sunflower...

Great Lakes Theater presents a sensory-friendly performance of "A Christmas Carol" on December 1. 

Get your tickets using the link in the comments.

Great Lakes Theater presents a sensory-friendly performance of "A Christmas Carol" on December 1.

Get your tickets using the link...