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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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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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Do you want to vote in the next local election? Learn more on March 20 about how voting and accessibility go together. Register at surveymonkey.com/r/BBYL7KT

Do you want to vote in the next local election? Learn more on March 20 about how voting and accessibility...

The Beech Brook Strong Roots series starts soon. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12 are invited to connect with other families, do fun activities, and discover community resources. Register at beechbrook.org/strong-roots Sessions are either in Cleveland or Garfield Heights.

The Beech Brook Strong Roots series starts soon.

Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12 are invited to connect with other...

The Travel Hotel & Hospitality Hiring Event is on March 12 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland! The event is open to all from 12 - 4 pm. People with disabilities can attend from 10 am - 12 pm with a reasonable accommodation. Free parking is at the Huntington Garage (1141 West 3rd St.) Meet face-to-face with hiring managers from hotels, sports venues, museums, restaurants, and more! Register with The Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County at surveymonkey.com/r/7FN6K2Q. #WorkInTravel #CLECareers #HospitalityJobs

The Travel Hotel & Hospitality Hiring Event is on March 12 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland!

The event is...

Say hello to Mary Therese in today's Employee Spotlight. She is an Investigative Agent in the MUI Unit. Mary Therese shares that she likes working at Cuyahoga DD because no day is the same. "I enjoy working with the individuals we serve, their teams, and our community partners. I learn something new just about every day I come to work," she said. Fun fact: Mary Therese's family has owned a sheep farm in Southern Ohio since 2001. At any given time, they raise 60 to 120 sheep! #EmployeeSpotlight #BestStaff #CuyahogaDD Image description: Employee Spotlight Mary Therese, Investigative Agent, with her smiling brightly to the left.

Say hello to Mary Therese in today's Employee Spotlight. She is an Investigative Agent in the MUI Unit.

Mary Therese...

Cleveland Kids' Book Bank presents Changing the Narrative – Lunch & Learn. Director of Community Development Dr. Janet Keeler, long-time volunteer Stephanie Caldwell, and her clients and volunteers with disabilities, Joe and Karyssa, will talk with Executive Director Natalie Friedl. The virtual meeting is on March 12 from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. The online event is open to the public Register at ow.ly/PI0V50YpRgA. https://facebook.com/events/s/changing-the-narrative-lunch-l/1626212112032745/

Cleveland Kids' Book Bank presents Changing the Narrative – Lunch & Learn.

Director of Community Development Dr. Janet Keeler, long-time...

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Cuyahoga is here to uplift and honor your journey. Tag the amazing women who inspire you this March for Women's Month! #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerHer #WomensDay Image description: Happy International Women's Day with a smiling woman.

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Cuyahoga is here to uplift...