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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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Congratulations to Cherie Brickman, Developmental Specialist, who is entering retirement at the end of the month. Cherie began working at Cuyahoga DD in the summer of 1991 at our Big Creek Center, supporting adults. She has so many favorite memories from her time working at our previous William Patrick Day Early Childhood Center. She remembers her integrated classroom team fondly, which included assistants and Head Start teachers. They worked together as one classroom to plan inclusive activities. Even when class times changed for the two groups, they still united the students. Cherie had a great time working with her team. There were even days when her team all accidentally arrived wearing the same color! The people she worked with are Cherie's favorite thing about her career. Her colleagues, past and present, have taught her so much. "My past students and my present families have been the reason I come into work many days. There have been days that it was tough to come in like any other job, but as soon as the first student walked into my classroom or I saw the first family of the day, I felt like 'Yeah, I can do this job again today,'" said Cherie. She is most proud of all the people she has helped. Those she has interacted with all these years are the ones Cherie will miss the most. She feels very lucky to have worked with, in her words, the best staff past and present. Cherie shares, "My colleagues are folks that I look up to and have learned from. They are all talented and caring, and I would like to say that it has been my honor to serve with them." In retirement, her husband and Cherie are going to go camping. They will also take care of their dog grandchild, Moose, a 3-year-old chocolate lab. She is planning to get two puppies of her own soon. Cherie also wants to do more volunteer work and play the guitar more. She is looking forward to whatever comes next. Thank you, Cherie, for your 35 years of service! #retirement #congrats #CuyahogaDD Image description: Happy Retirement, Cherie Brickman, Developmental Specialist, smiling brightly.

Congratulations to Cherie Brickman, Developmental Specialist, who is entering retirement at the end of the month. Cherie began working at...

Today is Autistic Pride Day! It’s a special occasion to celebrate the incredible strengths and talents of autistic individuals. Let’s use this opportunity to promote acceptance, understanding, and empathy for everyone on the autism spectrum. Together, we can create a more inclusive world! #AutisticPrideDay #EmbracingNeurodiversity #autism Image description: Autistic Pride Day with an infinity symbol.

Today is Autistic Pride Day! It’s a special occasion to celebrate the incredible strengths and talents of autistic individuals.

Let’s...

Cleveland Play House presents its first Relaxed Performance of “Freak The Mighty” on June 20. A Relaxed Performance is a theater show that welcomes everyone, especially those who need a more comfortable and supportive space. This includes people with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone who prefers a calmer setting. Cuyahoga DD has partnered with CPH to provide resources and support to guests through the Good Life Ambassadors. Use the promo code RELAXED for a ticket discount. #FreakTheMighty #ClePlayHouse #musical

Cleveland Play House presents its first Relaxed Performance of “Freak The Mighty” on June 20.

A Relaxed Performance is a theater...

Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2025 - Alexandra Martinez was featured in the Best Places to Live edition of Cleveland Magazine. Alexandra shared her insight in "These Eight Northeast Ohioans Highlight Ways to be a Good Neighbor." How are you a good neighbor?

Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2025 - Alexandra Martinez was featured in the Best Places to Live edition of Cleveland Magazine.

Alexandra shared...

Cuyahoga DD wants to recognize the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our staff. We encourage individuals and families served by Cuyahoga DD, provider partners, community members, and fellow employees to highlight our staff who go above and beyond in supporting people with developmental disabilities. Share your story at cuyahogadd.org/staff-shout-out. We will share these stories with our staff and on social media #BestEmployees #ShoutOut #CuyahogaDD Image description: Cuyahoga DD Staff Shout Outs! Graphic of an open envelope with a note saying Thank you.

Cuyahoga DD wants to recognize the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our staff.

We encourage individuals and families served by...