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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

Glossary

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On our website, you will find inclusive Jobs Opportunities. These jobs are for people we serve with developmental disabilities. The job postings listed are at community businesses. Each listing includes job details, pay rate, and much more. You can apply for any job you are interested in. Afterward, a Workforce Development team member will contact you regarding the next steps and support. View all open opportunities at https://ow.ly/qVm250Zsow0. Image description: Grocery store employee packing bananas into a paper bag.

On our website, you will find inclusive Jobs Opportunities. These jobs are for people we serve with developmental disabilities.

The job...

Miniature horses, therapy dogs, and mascots - oh my! Join us for a free Creatures, Crafts & Cornhole. • Saturday, August 1 • 1 - 3:30 pm • Green Road Center • 4329 Green Road, Highland Hills 44128 Activities: • Visit from Lake County Captains mascot Horatio • Pet therapy dogs • Tender Touch Equine miniature horses • Cornhole with Empower Sports • Dance party • Light lunch • And much more Creatures, Crafts & Cornhole is designed for children served by Cuyahoga DD ages 6 to 13. Register your family at ow.ly/yxUb50ZekZz. Questions? Email Community.Development@CuyahogaDD.org. Image description:

Miniature horses, therapy dogs, and mascots - oh my! Join us for a free Creatures, Crafts & Cornhole.

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Girls can do it all! Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio is an Inclusive Place! Girls of all abilities can...

Community Fund Ohio invites you to an education session on the Special Needs Survival Guide for Families on July 30 at 6:00 PM. Learn the financial, legal, and practical actions your family can take to support your loved one. Registration link in comments.

Community Fund Ohio invites you to an education session on the Special Needs Survival Guide for Families on July 30...