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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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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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Good Life Ambassadors present around the county on important disability topics. Apply by June 14 to join the team. Link below.

Good Life Ambassadors present around the county on important disability topics. Apply by June 14 to join the team.

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We can't wait to explore the West Side Market on June 10 for Disability Access Day! Check out all the details below.

We can't wait to explore the West Side Market on June 10 for Disability Access Day!

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We 💜Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! The Zoo is an Inclusive Place for all. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo accessibility amenities include: - Calming Cove Sensory Room - Electric and push wheelchairs, and stroller rental - Quiet Zones - Sensory Bags - Tram service - Universal changing table - and much more View the Online Resource Guide on our website at https://ow.ly/UHYe50YWerf. #CleZoo #MetroparksZoo #zoo Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Places, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, with small children in front of a giraffe with its tongue out, eating.

We 💜Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! The Zoo is an Inclusive Place for all.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo accessibility amenities include:
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