Apply for Services

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

Learn Our Mission & Values

Family Support

Resources to help you thrive at home and in the community

Family Supports Program

Our Impact

Learn about our work

Learn About Our Impact

Accessibility

Accessibility online, services, and spaces

Learn About Accessibility
A boy using sign language Woman reading a book to a young boy Girl on a swing A boy smiling and looking somewhere out of frame

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
A woman and a child looking at somethiing together

Online Resources

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

View all online resources

Individual & Family Resources

Glossary

Individual & Family Resources

FAQs

Independence Starts Here

View in English or Spanish below.

Follow Us on Facebook

Are you and your child visiting the library for an adapted storytime? Cuyahoga County Public Library made social stories to help you! Social stories are tools to help prepare for a new place or experience. View the social stories and learn more about accessibility and adaptive library programs at https://ow.ly/O5Cu50ZM6wS. Image description: Adapted Storytime Social Stories at Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Are you and your child visiting the library for an adapted storytime? Cuyahoga County Public Library made social stories to...

September 21 to 27 is International Week of Deaf People as set by the World Federation of the Deaf. During this week Cuyahoga DD will be celebrating, honoring, and acknowledging the accomplishments, rights and culture of deaf people. #IWDP Image description: International Week of Deaf People with a person signing.

September 21 to 27 is International Week of Deaf People as set by the World Federation of the Deaf.

During...

Today's Employee Spotlight is for Joe Carroll, Budget & Accounting Supervisor. Joe shares, "I love the mission and the people I work with. It's a privilege to be able to spend our time helping people. I love watching the big picture come together as we each work on our unique piece of the puzzle." Fun fact: Joe is an avid thrifter and music lover. His vinyl record collection is in the thousands! Joe started building it back when records were a quarter at the thrift stores. #EmployeeSpotlight #BestStaff #CuyahogaDD Image description: Employee Spotlight, Joe Carroll, Budgeting & Accounting Supervisor, with Joe smiling warmly.

Today's Employee Spotlight is for Joe Carroll, Budget & Accounting Supervisor.

Joe shares, "I love the mission and the people I...

Wishing a meaningful fast to everyone observing Yom Kippur. Image description: Yom Kippur with an icon of Shofar horns.

Wishing a meaningful fast to everyone observing Yom Kippur.

Image description: Yom Kippur with an icon of Shofar horns.

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. Image description: Independent Provider Meet & Greet. Sign Up. September 22, 10 AM, Maple Heights Branch Library. Two different pairs of people together.

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

To meet an IP that can...