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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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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.

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The Family Supports Program provides funding for items and programs that enrich your life.

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

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Tomorrow, after the 2026 Northeast Ohio Transition Expo, stay for a special presentation. Teens and adults are invited to a panel presentation titled "On My Way." Saturday, April 25 • 9 am - 12 pm, Expo • 12 - 1 pm, presentation • Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Dr. Adults with disabilities will share their journeys into adulthood, including trials and triumphs, as they move forward after high school. Lunch will be provided while supplies last. No registration required. LiveSpecial.com Image description: A blind man reads a braille book in a tranquil library setting.

Tomorrow, after the 2026 Northeast Ohio Transition Expo, stay for a special presentation. Teens and adults are invited to a...

Play is an important part of learning and development. Join us to connect with other families and play! Cuyahoga DD, in partnership with We Rock The Spectrum - Cleveland, presents Connect & Play Days on May 2. Children we serve, ages 5 and under, can have fun at an indoor playground and gym that features sensory-safe activities for kids of all abilities. We Rock the Spectrum Cleveland 700 Beta Dr. Suite 300 Mayfield 44143 • Saturday, May 2 • 12 - 2 pm or • 3 - 5 pm Cuyahoga DD staff will be available to meet and chat with your family. You can stop by our table to pick up a mini travel sensory kit. Register your family at surveymonkey.com/r/ConnectandPlay. Please only register for one event. Upcoming event: May 30 at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Questions? Email Community.Development@CuyahogaDD.org. #PlayDays #WeRockTheSpectrum #community Image description: Connect & Play Days We Rock the Spectrum - Cleveland, Saturday, May 2. For kids 5 & under and Caregivers. Have fun at this indoor playground and gym, featuring sensory-safe activities for kids of all abilities. Free, Register today.

Play is an important part of learning and development. Join us to connect with other families and play!

Cuyahoga DD, in...

Ohio SIBS invites adult siblings, sib-in-laws, and family members to a one-day program in May designed for siblings of people with disabilities. Whether you’re a caregiver or advocate, beginning to explore your role in future planning, or looking to connect with other siblings, this event is for you. At the event, you will: - Meet other sibs - Identify knowledge gaps and understand your future role as a sibling - Plan proactively and connect with others on similar journeys - Access expert guidance and resources - Support your sibling while planning your own life Saturday, May 9 10 am - 2 pm Green Road Center 4329 Green Rd. Highland Hills 44128 Register at ohiosibs.org/events/sibling-summit-cleveland. People 18 and under must attend with a parent or guardian. Lunch and door prizes will be provided. Image description: Ohio SIBS Sibling Summit, Empowering Siblings, Strengthening Futures. Saturday, May 9th, 2026, with adult siblings smiling together.

Ohio SIBS invites adult siblings, sib-in-laws, and family members to a one-day program in May designed for siblings of people...

Providers have a special place in the lives of the people they serve. Now's your chance to shout them out for all the support they give. Fill out the form to give a shout-out to the provider who supports you or someone you care about. ➡️ https://ow.ly/JUUe50Y0Naj The shout-out may appear on Cuyahoga DD's social media pages and e-News. #ShoutOut #DDProvider Image description: Shout Out Your Provider against a checkerboard background and a ringing bell icon.

Providers have a special place in the lives of the people they serve. Now's your chance to shout them out...

The Good Life Ambassadors (GLA) are all about spreading inclusion and disability advocacy. We are pleased to present Jasmine Toney, who is underway as a new GLA. “I am really enjoying my first months as a GLA. Everyone has been very supportive and welcoming,” said Jasmine. Jasmine is a Cleveland resident who loves books! In 2018, she attended Tri-C before transferring to Kent State University in 2021. Jasmine majored in English because she enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite genre to read is romance. She shares, “What I loved most about attending KSU is the diversity on campus.” Jasmine liked her time on campus as she wasn’t too far from home and could navigate independently like any other student. Jasmine wanted to become a GLA because she feels that her unique story as a multiracial woman with disabilities should be shared. “I also remember not having much representation growing up and hoped that sharing my story could help someone in a similar situation feel less alone.” She plans to return to Kent State in the fall to get a minor in Spanish and then major in the language. Congratulations Jasmine! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish as a Good Life Ambassador. #GLA #advocate #EnglishMajor Image description: Jasmine smiling.

The Good Life Ambassadors (GLA) are all about spreading inclusion and disability advocacy.
We are pleased to present Jasmine Toney,...

The Online Resource Guide is on the Cuyahoga DD website. There, you’ll discover fantastic job opportunities designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. We’ve compiled a list of job openings from local businesses, each listing including helpful details such as job descriptions, pay rates, and more. Feel free to explore the jobs that catch your interest! Once you apply, a member of our Workforce Development team will reach out to you to guide you through the next steps and offer support. View all open opportunities at https://ow.ly/jMYo50Y9W1A. #InclusiveJob #jobs #WorkForAll Image description: Online Resource Guide Inclusive Jobs with icons of tools, a grocery cart, and a to-go drink.

The Online Resource Guide is on the Cuyahoga DD website. There, you’ll discover fantastic job opportunities designed for individuals with...

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Have you been putting off spring cleaning? The time is now! Use this communication board to make the process easier....