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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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Individual & Family Resources

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Independence Starts Here

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Provider and community organizations are invited to the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo! 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 agency/community organizations and $50 for independent providers. Saturday, October 24 10 am - 2 pm Embassy Suites Independence 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd N. Independence 44131 Registration is required at https://ow.ly/rKSX50ZyEMo. Image description: Text, Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo. Saturday, October 24, Time 10 am - 2 pm, Location Embassy Suites Independence, Table Fee $100 agency/community organizations; $50 IP.

Provider and community organizations are invited to the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo! Share your resources with...

On Thursday, join the event, Vote of Confidence: Informed Decision Making in Democracy. Come learn about making informed decisions and how to vote in the Ohio General Election on November 3. Event details: Thursday, September 24 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Independence Civic Center 6363 Selig Drive, Independence 44131 Sign up for free at https://ow.ly/QiIo50ZABZf. Image description: Cuyahoga DD Advocacy Series, Vote of Confidence: Informed Decision Making in Democracy. September 24, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Independence Civic Center.

On Thursday, join the event, Vote of Confidence: Informed Decision Making in Democracy.

Come learn about making informed decisions and...

Are you and your child visiting the library for an adapted storytime? Cuyahoga County Public Library made social stories to help you! Social stories are tools to help prepare for a new place or experience. View the social stories and learn more about accessibility and adaptive library programs at https://ow.ly/O5Cu50ZM6wS. Image description: Adapted Storytime Social Stories at Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Are you and your child visiting the library for an adapted storytime? Cuyahoga County Public Library made social stories to...

September 21 to 27 is International Week of Deaf People as set by the World Federation of the Deaf. During this week Cuyahoga DD will be celebrating, honoring, and acknowledging the accomplishments, rights and culture of deaf people. #IWDP Image description: International Week of Deaf People with a person signing.

September 21 to 27 is International Week of Deaf People as set by the World Federation of the Deaf.

During...

Today's Employee Spotlight is for Joe Carroll, Budget & Accounting Supervisor. Joe shares, "I love the mission and the people I work with. It's a privilege to be able to spend our time helping people. I love watching the big picture come together as we each work on our unique piece of the puzzle." Fun fact: Joe is an avid thrifter and music lover. His vinyl record collection is in the thousands! Joe started building it back when records were a quarter at the thrift stores. #EmployeeSpotlight #BestStaff #CuyahogaDD Image description: Employee Spotlight, Joe Carroll, Budgeting & Accounting Supervisor, with Joe smiling warmly.

Today's Employee Spotlight is for Joe Carroll, Budget & Accounting Supervisor.

Joe shares, "I love the mission and the people I...