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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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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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NPower Services Co is proud to present RockAbility West! The new band will be making its debut at the Chagrin...

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Want to help others? Want to make a difference in someone's life? Apply to join Cuyahoga DD at cuyahogadd.org/careers.

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People with developmental disabilities who live in Cuyahoga County can enter Cuyahoga DD's Winter Card Contest. The selected artist will win $100. The designed winning winter card will be mailed to people and families served by Cuyahoga DD and community partners. A brief artist’s biography will be included anywhere their art is used. The art should feature winter and/or the holiday season. Get out those paints, pencils, markers, or cameras and THINK WINTER! Submission must be mailed in or brought in person by October 30. Full rules at tr.ee/iEyNECwBsA. Image description: Winter Card Contest with snowflake background.

People with developmental disabilities who live in Cuyahoga County can enter Cuyahoga DD's Winter Card Contest. The selected artist will...

Want to learn more about Cuyahoga DD? Join Connecting for Kids' Myths & Facts workshop on Sep. 30. Register at connectingforkids.s.gy/cvYsiH

Want to learn more about Cuyahoga DD? Join Connecting for Kids' Myths & Facts workshop on Sep. 30.

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Try-out for the Special Olympics Cuyahoga Rockets basketball team on Saturday! This is your chance to become part of a state champion team.

Try-out for the Special Olympics Cuyahoga Rockets basketball team on Saturday!

This is your chance to become part of a...

There are various providers that can support you. Meet Almighty Transportation LLC. They received a shout-out from a Cuyahoga DD Support Administrator. "Almighty Transportation offers an excellent, person-centered day program. During my visits, participants have consistently been engaged in meaningful and enjoyable activities. Individuals choose and schedule the activities they would like to participate in. Members of my caseload have expressed that this is the best day program they have attended, noting that they have made new friendships and had positive experiences. Overall, the program has made a significant and beneficial impact on the individuals that it supports." Learn more about Almighty Transportation at almightytransportation.com. #provider #spotlight #ThankYou Image description: Provider Spotlight, Almighty Transportation Services. A group of people smiling together in a kitchen.

There are various providers that can support you. Meet Almighty Transportation LLC.

They received a shout-out from a Cuyahoga DD Support...

On the Cuyahoga DD website is the Online Resource Guide. There you'll find inclusive job opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The featured job postings are from local businesses and include details such as job responsibilities, pay rates, and other information. Feel free to apply for any job that interests you. Once you submit your application, a member of our Workforce Development team will reach out to discuss next steps and provide support. Check it out at https://ow.ly/AIEX50ZyfWz. Image description: Online Resource Guide Inclusive Jobs with icons of a mop, a clock, and a phone.

On the Cuyahoga DD website is the Online Resource Guide. There you'll find inclusive job opportunities for individuals with developmental...