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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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Cuyahoga DD wants to recognize the dedication and hard work of our staff. We invite individuals and families, provider partners, community members, and fellow employees to share stories about staff who excel in supporting people with developmental disabilities. Your stories highlight the positive impact we make daily and emphasize the value of meaningful connections and person-centered support. Share your story at cuyahogadd.org/staff-shout-out. We will share your shout out with our staff and on social media! #BestEmployees #ShoutOut #CuyahogaDD Image description: Cuyahoga DD Staff Shout Outs! Graphic of an open envelope with a paper that says Thank you.

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

We invite individuals and families, provider partners,...

AbleNet Inc. featured Joy and her son, Drakkar, whose journey to communication is filled with love, patience, and a few surprises. Check out their story below.

AbleNet Inc. featured Joy and her son, Drakkar, whose journey to communication is filled with love, patience, and a few...

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Meet the American Special Hockey Association Cleveland Rockin' Wildcats as they train and play at the North Olmsted Recreation Center.

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Your providers can support you in all stages of life. Today's Provider Spotlight is for N. Alliance Transit LLC. Submitted by a Cuyahoga DD Support Administrator: "N Alliance Transit has been a dedicated, reliable provider since working with them. They build positive, meaningful relationships with everyone they serve. The management staff are professional, flexible and always available. They have been willing to help, wherever and whenever they can. They have been wonderful to work with!" #provider #spotlight #ThankYou Image description: Provider Spotlight, N. Alliance Transit LLC.

Your providers can support you in all stages of life.

Today's Provider Spotlight is for N. Alliance Transit LLC. Submitted...

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...

See you next week to watch the Cuyahoga Rockets VS the Cuyahoga DD Sharks!

See you next week to watch the Cuyahoga Rockets VS the Cuyahoga DD Sharks!