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Empowering people with developmental disabilities

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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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Cuyahoga DD and community resources, tools, and information to help you live your best life.

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Want to learn more about Cuyahoga DD? Join Connecting for Kids' Myths & Facts workshop on Sep. 30. 

Register at connectingforkids.s.gy/cvYsiH

Want to learn more about Cuyahoga DD? Join Connecting for Kids' Myths & Facts workshop on Sep. 30.

Register at...

Cuyahoga County Scam Squad is hosting the webinar "Investment Scams: How Fraudsters Use A.I., Apps and Social Media to Target You" on Sep. 22. 

You'll learn how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and the steps you can take to protect your money and identity.

Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n9tkk6b/lp/6d8bb759-737f-42be-a7c7-fcabbd87e0ba

Cuyahoga County Scam Squad is hosting the webinar "Investment Scams: How Fraudsters Use A.I., Apps and Social Media to Target...

September 13 - 19 is Direct Support Professional (DSP) Appreciation Week!

Cuyahoga DD is celebrating the amazing Direct Support Professionals. They are the heart and soul of everything we do to support people with disabilities in accessing and participating in our communities! Shout out your DSP below. 

#DSP #DSPappreciationWeek

Image description: Two people walking outdoors, Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, September 13-19.

September 13 - 19 is Direct Support Professional (DSP) Appreciation Week!

Cuyahoga DD is celebrating the amazing Direct Support Professionals. They...

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15! 

Cuyahoga DD recognizes and honors the valuable contributions and influences of the Latinx and Hispanic communities on the history, culture, and achievements of the U.S. Let's embrace diversity, unity, and creativity together! 

Learn more about the Cleveland Hispanic community at https://ow.ly/L1bT50ZNUTF.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoHeritageMonth #hispanic #latino #latinx

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Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15!

Cuyahoga DD recognizes and honors the valuable contributions and...

See you this Saturday at Market Square Park for March For Access. This is a call for accessible voting and community inclusion! 

#MarchForAccess #VotingRights #DisabilityRights

See you this Saturday at Market Square Park for March For Access. This is a call for accessible voting and...

September 14 - 18 is Disability Voting Rights Week. Across the country, voters continue to experience barriers that make it harder, and sometimes impossible, to participate in elections.

Now is the time to take advantage of Disability Voting Rights Week by registering to vote at boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters or by calling 216- 443-8683.

Image description: Illustration of diverse people with disabilities promoting Disability Voting Rights Week, September 14-18, urging registration and voting.

September 14 - 18 is Disability Voting Rights Week. Across the country, voters continue to experience barriers that make it...

Northeast Ohio is home to one of the most extensive and diverse theater industries. Theaters throughout the region are doing their part to create inclusive, accommodating theater-going experiences for their deaf and hard-of-hearing guests. 

View the list below of the accessibility features available to you.

Northeast Ohio is home to one of the most extensive and diverse theater industries. Theaters throughout the region are doing...