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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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Our Impact

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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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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...

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your application to be a Cuyahoga DD Good Life Ambassador (GLA). GLAs motivate and teach others by sharing their successes, dreams, and challenges, helping people with developmental disabilities feel included in the community. A GLA should be comfortable speaking to different people in the community, both one-on-one and in groups. Learn all the requirements, qualifications, details, and apply by Sunday, June 14, at cuyahogadd.org/resources/advocacy-resources. #GLA #advocates #leaders Image description: Right: five GLA members presenting, left: Become a Good Life Ambassador.

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your application to be a Cuyahoga DD Good Life Ambassador (GLA).

GLAs motivate...

Board Member Derek Topola recently shared with ScripType about his career, his time on the Leadership Council, and how he collaborates with Cuyahoga DD staff, community organizations, and the community he serves.

Board Member Derek Topola recently shared with ScripType about his career, his time on the Leadership Council, and how he...

Save the date for the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo! On October 24, meet agency and independent providers, and community partners. Get a close-up look at the many resources available to you in Cuyahoga County. The Expo is free for individuals and families supported by Cuyahoga DD. 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. On the right, a person speaking to a resource table.

Save the date for the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo!

On October 24, meet agency and independent...

Cuyahoga DD was honored with The Bag of Hope Award from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Harvest for Hunger Campaign. Our 2026 Harvest for Hunger efforts went above and beyond, including the Hoops for Hunger basketball game, employee lunches, a community event, and much more. Thank you to our campaign building coordinators, volunteers, and donors for feeding Northeast Ohio! #HarvestForHunger #CleFoodBank

Cuyahoga DD was honored with The Bag of Hope Award from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Harvest for Hunger Campaign.

Our...

Tomorrow! The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio is coming to Downtown Cleveland, ending with a celebration at Public Square. Details below.

Tomorrow! The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio is coming to Downtown Cleveland, ending with a celebration at...

Want to make a change in your community? Adult Cuyahoga County residents with developmental disabilities are invited to apply to become a Good Life Ambassador (GLA). A GLA motivates and teaches others by sharing their successes, dreams, and challenges, helping people with developmental disabilities feel included in the community. A GLA should be comfortable speaking to different people in the community, both one-on-one and in groups. Learn all the requirements, qualifications, details, and apply by Sunday, June 14, at cuyahogadd.org/resources/advocacy-resources. #GLA #advocates #leaders Image description: Right: five GLA members presenting, left: Become a Good Life Ambassador.

Want to make a change in your community? Adult Cuyahoga County residents with developmental disabilities are invited to apply to...