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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Accessibility

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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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September is National Deaf Awareness Month! At Cuyahoga DD, we are excited to celebrate individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. 

We are here to support your rights and recognize all that the Deaf community has achieved.

#DeafAwarenessMonth #deaf #DeafAwareness

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September is National Deaf Awareness Month! At Cuyahoga DD, we are excited to celebrate individuals who are deaf and hard...

Are you looking for a caring and supportive environment? An Intermediate Care Facility might just be the perfect fit for you! 

Check out the video below to learn more. Explore all the #HousingOpportunities available for individuals with developmental disabilities in the county at cuyahogadd.org/services/housing-opportunities.

#ICF #housing #CuyahogaCounty

Are you looking for a caring and supportive environment? An Intermediate Care Facility might just be the perfect fit for...

See you at the farmers market! Cuyahoga DD will be at the North Union Farmers Market in Downtown Cleveland.

Mall B, Downtown
Tuesdays, through October 6
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Enjoy shopping for fresh produce, prepared food and beverages, plants, and connect with community resources, including Cuyahoga DD.

WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Family Fruit & Vegetable Coupon are accepted at the market. 

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See you at the farmers market! Cuyahoga DD will be at the North Union Farmers Market in Downtown Cleveland.

Mall B,...

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

Read the September e-News at conta.cc/4wcPcAB.

Sign up for future newsletters on our website. 

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

Read...

Join us on Sep. 24 to learn how to vote with confidence. 

Adults with DD, advocates, providers, and family members are invited.

Sign up at ow.ly/QiIo50ZABZf

Join us on Sep. 24 to learn how to vote with confidence.

Adults with DD, advocates, providers, and family members...

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work at provider agencies, getting you the support you need. Do you know a DSP that goes above and beyond in their work? Nominate them for our award at ow.ly/3SEP50ZyIPC

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work at provider agencies, getting you the support you need. Do you know a DSP that...

Independent providers (IP) are self-employed. They directly provide services to people with developmental disabilities. 

To meet an IP that can support you in Cuyahoga County, join our IP Meet and Greet on September 22 at 10 AM at the Maple Heights Branch Library.

Sign up for the in-person meeting at cuyahogadd.org/resources/individual-family-resources/find-a-provider.

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Independent providers (IP) are self-employed. They directly provide services to people with developmental disabilities.

To meet an IP that can...