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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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Stay up to date with Cuyahoga DD. In our monthly newsletter, we share opportunities, events, and local disability news. Read the July e-News at conta.cc/4vxzlgg. Sign up for future newsletters on our website. #newsletter #CuyahogaDD #eNews Image description: e-News, Cuyahoga DD July 2026 Newsletter. Updates, opportunities, events & more! with lobby entrance view.

Stay up to date with Cuyahoga DD. In our monthly newsletter, we share opportunities, events, and local disability news.

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Free Legal Advice Clinics with The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland - July 11 & 18 and August 1. Learn more at lasclev.org/

Free Legal Advice Clinics with The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland - July 11 & 18 and August 1.

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Today, we are spotlighting Tom, Support Administrator! Tom started at Cuyahoga DD over 30 years ago in Early Intervention. He now works in Support Administration, directly supporting individuals through waiver services. He shares, "I like working at Cuyahoga DD because I have the privilege of being on teams with very passionate coworkers who are making a positive impact on the lives of people with developmental disabilities, helping them live, learn, work, and play in the community." Over the years, Tom has learned to give people grace, to breathe slowly, assume best intentions, and remember that things are usually not as bad as they initially appear. "I also learned that you don't need to know all the answers and that your coworkers can help you brainstorm and resolve most problems," he said. In his free time, Tom is a Scout Leader volunteer who enjoys camping, hiking, and teaching the Disabilities Awareness merit badge to local scouts. Tom also enjoys scuba diving on shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. He also takes dive trips to the Galapagos Islands, Fiji, Costa Rica, Roatan, and other locations around the world. #EmployeeSpotlight #BestStaff #CuyahogaDD Image description: Employee Spotlight, Tom Masterson, Support Administrator, with Tom in scuba gear.

Today, we are spotlighting Tom, Support Administrator!

Tom started at Cuyahoga DD over 30 years ago in Early Intervention. He...

Sephora is launching 'Quiet Hours' in all locations. During these hours, the music will be turned down, and monitor screens will be adjusted for a more peaceful shopping experience.

Sephora is launching 'Quiet Hours' in all locations. During these hours, the music will be turned down, and monitor screens...

Provider and community organizations: Save the date for the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo! On October 24, 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 agencies/community organizations and $50 for independent providers. Registration to come. Image description: Left side, text, Save the Date Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo. Event details Date - Saturday, October 24, 2026; Time 10 AM - 2 PM; Location - Embassy Suites Independence; and Table fee - Required at registration. On the right circle of people at Expo.

Provider and community organizations: Save the date for the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo!

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UPDATE: Michael Monroe has been found and is safe! Thanks to everyone who shared information.

UPDATE: Michael Monroe has been found and is safe! Thanks to everyone who shared information.

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Happy 250th Independence Day to the USA!

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