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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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Individual & Family Resources

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Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we come together to honor the incredible individuals who make Cuyahoga DD truly exceptional—our remarkable employees. Their hard work, passion, extensive knowledge, and dedication empower people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives in every way. We extend our gratitude to our dedicated staff for their relentless commitment and all they do each day to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you! #EmployeeAppreciationDay #BestEmployees Image description: Employee Appreciation Day with groups of staff.

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we come together to honor the incredible individuals who make Cuyahoga DD truly exceptional—our remarkable...

Want to stay connected with everything happening at Cuyahoga DD and within the developmental disability community in Cuyahoga County? Read our monthly newsletter! Read this month’s newsletter at https://ow.ly/NtNX50YpsG0 Sign up to get our newsletters in your inbox at https://ow.ly/2RLj50Y9AGO. #newsletter #CuyahogaDD #eNews Image description: e-News, Cuyahoga DD March 2026 Newsletter. Updates, opportunities, events & more! with the administrative building lobby.

Want to stay connected with everything happening at Cuyahoga DD and within the developmental disability community in Cuyahoga County? Read...

Today was DD Awareness & Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse! Ohioans with developmental disabilities, advocates, field professionals, caregivers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate DD Awareness Month. Cuyahoga DD Superintendent & CEO Dr. Amber Gibbs, Board Member Derek Topola, and Ohio Association of County Boards of DD CEO Adam Herman connected with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today. #DDawarnessDay #Ohio #DDAM Image description: Left to right, Amber Gibbs, Mike DeWine, Derek Topola, and Adam Herman.

Today was DD Awareness & Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse!

Ohioans with developmental disabilities, advocates, field professionals, caregivers, and...

Cuyahoga DD presents the 2026 Advocacy Series. Join Cleveland VOTES and advocates for Voting and Accessibility. The event is on Friday, March 20, at the Ellenwood Center in Bedford, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Together, we will watch "Accessibility and the Ballot," a documentary film about voting with a disability. Learn why every vote counts. After the movie, a panel of voters with disabilities and advocates will share information and answer your questions. This event is designed for adults with developmental disabilities, family members, caregivers, advocates, and providers. Bring your Ohio ID if you want to register to vote at the event. A light lunch will be provided. Sign up for free at surveymonkey.com/r/BBYL7KT. #OhioVoters #vote #accessibility Image description: Cuyahoga DD Advocacy Series, Voting and Accessibility, March 20, with a man in a wheelchair handing in his ballot.

Cuyahoga DD presents the 2026 Advocacy Series. Join Cleveland VOTES and advocates for Voting and Accessibility.

The event is on...