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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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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.

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Cuyahoga DD and community resources, tools, and information to help you live your best life.

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The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council wants to hear from you. Provide your experiences to help improve OSILC services. Take the short survey at research.net/r/OSILC_Survey

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Local author and advocate Tasha L. Wilburn is sharing her book, "Rayne Climbs Up," inspired by her daughter, Rayne, with others. Learn about the giveaway below.

Local author and advocate Tasha L. Wilburn is sharing her book, "Rayne Climbs Up," inspired by her daughter, Rayne, with...

Enroll your child for free one-on-one tutoring for students with IEPs through Learning Aid Ohio. Learning Aid Ohio connects families with qualified tutors to provide personalized learning support. Learn more and apply at learningaidohio.org/become-a-learner/

Enroll your child for free one-on-one tutoring for students with IEPs through Learning Aid Ohio.

Learning Aid Ohio connects families with...

In partnership with College Now, the Cuyahoga DD scholarship is open for the Cleveland State University (CSU) Reciprocal Inclusive Student Experience (RISE) Program. Eligible students receive services from Cuyahoga DD and plan to enroll in the Cleveland State University RISE Program for the first time. RISE is a two to four-year transition certificate program that empowers students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to continue their post-secondary education. Learn more about RISE at levin.csuohio.edu/rise. Apply for the scholarship by June 1 at cngc.org/2026CuyahogaDDScholarship. For questions, please contact crodriguez@collegenowgc.org or 216-635-0120. #CleState #CollegeNow #CleStateRISE Image description: Rhodes Tower overlooking Downtown Cleveland with CSU, Cuyahoga DD, and College Now logos.

In partnership with College Now, the Cuyahoga DD scholarship is open for the Cleveland State University (CSU) Reciprocal Inclusive Student...

House Concurrent Resolution 44 (HCR44), introduced by Representatives Tristan Rader of Cuyahoga County and Mike Odioso of Hamilton County, highlights the Leadership Council in Cuyahoga County and encourages other county boards to develop something similar. The Resolution also outlines a framework for other counties to use if they are considering starting something similar. HCR44 came about from a conversation Cuyahoga DD Board Members Sara Steimle and Derek Topola had with Rep. Rader at the Legislative Breakfast Cuyahoga DD held during DD Awareness Month in March. We appreciate Sara and Derek’s advocacy and Reps. Rader and Odioso for supporting self-advocacy among people with developmental disabilities! Image description: Left to right: Derek Topola, Rep. Tristan Rader, and Sara Steimle talking together.

House Concurrent Resolution 44 (HCR44), introduced by Representatives Tristan Rader of Cuyahoga County and Mike Odioso of Hamilton County, highlights...

Do you work closely with a Cuyahoga DD employee who has supported and guided you? Tell us about it in a Staff Shout-Out! We want to share all the good our staff does. ➡️cuyahogadd.org/staff-shout-out #ShoutOut #BestEmployees Image description: Cuyahoga DD Staff Shout-Outs! with a graphic of an open envelope with a note saying Thank you!

Do you work closely with a Cuyahoga DD employee who has supported and guided you? Tell us about it in...