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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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Our Impact

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Accessibility

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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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February is Black History Month. This month is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. Black History Month local events: https://ow.ly/vnYU50Y7JH2. Black-owned businesses in Greater Cleveland: https://ow.ly/5GcQ50Y7JH0. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #BHM Image description: Happy Black History Month with a decorative design.

February is Black History Month. This month is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and a time...

The Cuyahoga DD Online Resource Guide lists Inclusive Events in Cuyahoga County. The events are inclusive, accessible, and welcome people with developmental disabilities. Check out an event near you at https://ow.ly/jbrw50Y6tLe. #InclusiveEvents #AllMeansAll #EventsForAll Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Events, February. Events for All.

The Cuyahoga DD Online Resource Guide lists Inclusive Events in Cuyahoga County.

The events are inclusive, accessible, and welcome people with...

Movement is fun, movement is for everyone! Creative Movement Center at Broadview Heights offers a space for movement. The Center offers a joyful experience through the creative arts. They encourage dancers of all abilities and levels to work together to achieve individual and team goals. Learn more about the Creative Movement Center in our Online Resource Guide at https://ow.ly/srYq50Y53a5. #InclusivePlaces #CreativeMovementCenter #CuyahogaCounty Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Places, Creative Movement Center, with a small child in a dance class.

Movement is fun, movement is for everyone!

Creative Movement Center at Broadview Heights offers a space for movement.

The Center...

Assistive Technology Specialists at Cuyahoga DD provide tools and strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to promote safety and independence in everyday activities. Learn more about our Assistive Technology services in this video. 🦻cuyahogadd.org/services/assistive-technology

Assistive Technology Specialists at Cuyahoga DD provide tools and strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Their goal is to promote...

One of Cuyahoga DD's goals is to help people with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves - to decide and communicate what they want and need to live their best lives. In honor of former Cuyahoga DD Superintendent & CEO Kelly Petty, Cuyahoga DD created a scholarship to help people served by Cuyahoga DD participate in self-advocacy activities. This year, we can send two (2) adults served by Cuyahoga DD and a caregiver/companion for each (if needed) to the Self-Direction Center 2026 National Self-Direction Conference in Minneapolis, MN, May 27-29, 2026. The scholarship includes conference registration, one (1) hotel room for three (3) nights, transportation, and meals that are not included as part of the conference. The scholarship will also cover the cost of one caregiver/companion, if needed. For more information about the conference, visit: selfdirectioncenter.org/conference If you would like to apply for the scholarship, please complete the application and tell us why you want to attend and what self-direction means to you by Friday, February 13. Scholarship application: surveymonkey.com/r/G8JNGK6 Applicants will be notified whether they received the scholarship by February 20. Image description: 2026 National Self-Direction Conference, Scholarships available from Cuyahoga DD, Apply now.

One of Cuyahoga DD's goals is to help people with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves - to decide and communicate...

Start a new opportunity! Become a Library Facilitator! In this paid position, adults with developmental disabilities will work with Cuyahoga DD and their local library to create connections and increase disability inclusion. Apply by March 1 at cuyahogadd.org/resources/advocacy-resources

Start a new opportunity! Become a Library Facilitator!

In this paid position, adults with developmental disabilities will work with Cuyahoga...

Cuyahoga DD will continue to shine a light on inclusive places in Cuyahoga County. Susanna’s Café by Help Harvest is located in the Cleveland Foundation headquarters. They offer different meals and drinks, as well as to-go options. Susanna’s Café offers a stepping stone for individuals with developmental disabilities to be ready to continue to community employment. HELP Foundation supports all employees as they learn hands-on experience at the Café. Check them out in our Online Resource Guide on our site at https://ow.ly/JzSI50Y52Ji. #InclusivePlaces #SusannasCafe #CuyahogaCounty Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Places, Susanna's Café by HELP Harvest with a cafe employee taking an order.

Cuyahoga DD will continue to shine a light on inclusive places in Cuyahoga County.

Susanna’s Café by Help Harvest ...

Congratulations, Sofia, on being the Wow Crew Member of the Month at Five Below! Keep up the good work. #WorkingWednesday #OnTheJob #InclusiveEmployment

Congratulations, Sofia, on being the Wow Crew Member of the Month at Five Below! Keep up the good work.

#WorkingWednesday #OnTheJob...