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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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We understand that finding specialized dental care, especially providers who offer sedation, can be challenging. Below are some Cleveland-area options that accept Medicaid and have experience caring for patients who require sedation. Cleveland Children's Surgical Center • Serves individuals with special needs up to age 65 • If you're unsure how to answer a field on the form, leave it blank or make a best guess • Form at ow.ly/3Glf50Zerk9 • Call 216-359-8253 Cleveland Dental Institute • Select "Special Needs" on the form • Four locations in the Cleveland area • Offers medically necessary sedation dentistry • Form at ow.ly/T79Z50ZerkX • Call 440-290-5575 MetroHealth Dental • Select "Special Needs" on the request form to ensure your first visit is brief and appropriate. • Call 216-778-4725 For further assistance, reach out to your Support Administrator or contact Tamara Lentini, Health Services Manager, at 216-385-4572. More info at ow.ly/47jW50ZerfT. Image description: Sedation Dental Care Resources in Greater Cleveland with a view of a dentist's space.

We understand that finding specialized dental care, especially providers who offer sedation, can be challenging.

Below are some Cleveland-area options...

The Neurodiverse Culture Festival is on Saturday, October 17, in Mayfield! The Neurodiverse Culture Festival is a free event for all ages. It's designed by and for the neurodivergent community, and everyone is invited! The festival celebrates neurodiverse culture through a variety of accessible activities. This includes art, music, dance, animals, and much more! Check out the schedule below.

The Neurodiverse Culture Festival is on Saturday, October 17, in Mayfield!

The Neurodiverse Culture Festival is a free event for...

Cleveland VOTES presents the Cuyahoga County November 3 General Election Voter Guide. Find important voting dates and deadlines, information on local races, voting requirements, state and federal issues, and helpful voting resources. View the voter guide at clevotes.com/voter-activation.

Cleveland VOTES presents the Cuyahoga County November 3 General Election Voter Guide.

Find important voting dates and deadlines, information...

Check out the Online Resource Guide on the Cuyahoga DD website! It's a great place to find exciting job opportunities tailored just for individuals with developmental disabilities. We've put together a list of job openings from local businesses, complete with helpful information like job descriptions and pay rates. Once you apply, one of our friendly Workforce Development team members will get in touch to guide you through the next steps and provide any support you need. Happy job search! Happy job searching at https://ow.ly/IRk650Zyg4l. Image description: Online Resource Guide Inclusive Jobs with icons of tools, a grocery cart, and a to-go drink.

Check out the Online Resource Guide on the Cuyahoga DD website! It's a great place to find exciting job opportunities...

Voting by mail, and need someone else to drop off your Vote-by-Mail ballot? Complete a Disabled Voter Absentee or Family Member Absentee Ballot Delivery Attestation form. Forms: ohiosos.gov/assets/12-p.pdf Vote-by-Mail info: boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters/vote-by-mail Image description: Illustration of diverse people helping a person in a wheelchair with voting, encouraging choosing who assists in returning vote-by-mail ballots.

Voting by mail, and need someone else to drop off your Vote-by-Mail ballot? Complete a Disabled Voter Absentee or Family...

October 12 is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Today, we celebrate and honor Indigenous American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. Additionally, to acknowledge the Indigenous people who were the first to call present-day Ohio home. View an interactive map of the places Native peoples called home across the world at native-land.ca. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoples Image description: Indigenous Peoples' Day.

October 12 is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Today, we celebrate and honor Indigenous American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures....

People with developmental disabilities who live in Cuyahoga County can enter Cuyahoga DD's Winter Card Contest. The selected artist will win $100. The designed winning winter card will be mailed to people and families served by Cuyahoga DD and community partners. A brief artist’s biography will be included anywhere their art is used. The art should feature winter and/or the holiday season. Get out those paints, pencils, markers, or cameras and THINK WINTER! Submission must be mail in or brought in person by October 30. Full rules at tr.ee/iEyNECwBsA. Image description: Winter Card Contest with snowflake background.

People with developmental disabilities who live in Cuyahoga County can enter Cuyahoga DD's Winter Card Contest. The selected artist will...