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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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Fitness is for everyone. Fitness can be adapted to meet anyone's needs based on ability, injuries, interests, and comfort. Adapted Fitness And Yoga Plus LLC #fitnessisforeveryone offers low-impact adapted fitness classes, including yoga, aerobic dance, crafting, and mindfulness yoga. Check them out in the Cuyahoga DD Online Resource Guide at https://ow.ly/AvMW50Y55Rr. #InclusivePlaces #AdaptiveYoga #AdaptiveFitness Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Places, Adapted Fitness & Yoga Plus, with two people on yoga mats.

Fitness is for everyone. Fitness can be adapted to meet anyone's needs based on ability, injuries, interests, and comfort.

Adapted Fitness...

Start a new opportunity! Become a Library Facilitator! In this paid position, adults with developmental disabilities will work with Cuyahoga DD and their local library to create connections and increase disability inclusion. Apply by March 1 at cuyahogadd.org/resources/advocacy-resources

Start a new opportunity! Become a Library Facilitator!

In this paid position, adults with developmental disabilities will work with Cuyahoga...

One of Cuyahoga DD's goals is to help people with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves - to decide and communicate what they want and need to live their best lives. In honor of former Cuyahoga DD Superintendent & CEO Kelly Petty, Cuyahoga DD created a scholarship to help people served by Cuyahoga DD participate in self-advocacy activities. This year, we can send two (2) adults served by Cuyahoga DD and a caregiver/companion for each (if needed) to the Self-Direction Center 2026 National Self-Direction Conference in Minneapolis, MN, May 27-29, 2026. The scholarship includes conference registration, one (1) hotel room for three (3) nights, transportation, and meals that are not included as part of the conference. The scholarship will also cover the cost of one caregiver/companion, if needed. For more information about the conference, visit: selfdirectioncenter.org/conference If you would like to apply for the scholarship, please complete the application and tell us why you want to attend and what self-direction means to you by Friday, February 13. Scholarship application: surveymonkey.com/r/G8JNGK6 Applicants will be notified whether they received the scholarship by February 20. Image description: 2026 National Self-Direction Conference, Scholarships available from Cuyahoga DD, Apply now.

One of Cuyahoga DD's goals is to help people with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves - to decide and communicate...

For today's Employee Spotlight, give a warm hello to Teresa, Developmental Specialist! She is part of the Early Intervention team. As an experienced professional with a few roles in her career, Teresa says she has never worked with teammates as experienced, knowledgeable, and empathetic as the ones she has now. Her teammates on Team 8 are the best definition of collaboration! Teresa shares, "I love working in Early Intervention at the Board because I wholeheartedly support and believe in the coaching model we use with the children and families that we serve." #EmployeeSpotlight #BestStaff #CuyahogaDD Image description: Employee Spotlight Teresa, Developmental Specialist with Teresa to the left.

For today's Employee Spotlight, give a warm hello to Teresa, Developmental Specialist! She is part of the Early Intervention team.

As...

At the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show press conference on Thursday, deaf sign language performers Fred Beam, Julian Ortiz, and Celimar Rivera Cosme shared about their upcoming performances. The national anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" will be performed by Fred Beam. Julian Ortiz will sign "America the Beautiful." Celimar Rivera Cosme will perform a multilingual signing program for the Halftime Show. Watch Super Bowl LX tomorrow on NBC, Telemundo, and stream on Peacock, DirecTV, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, and others. #SuperBowl #ASL #SuperBowlLX

At the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show press conference on Thursday, deaf sign language performers Fred Beam, Julian...

Want to keep up with all things Cuyahoga DD and the developmental disability community in Cuyahoga County? Read the monthly newsletter at https://ow.ly/mEsW50Y9Ay0. Sign up to get our newsletters in your inbox at https://ow.ly/XYr750Y9Ay1. #newsletter #CuyahogaDD #eNews Image description: e-News, Cuyahoga DD February 2026 Newsletter. Updates, opportunities, events & more! with the administrative building entrance.

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The Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services 5th Annual Advisory Board Meeting: Connecting Older Adults Socially, Civically and Economically is on Feb. 20. This event unites the Advisory Board, community partners, and advocates to discuss social connection, civic engagement, and economic stability for older adults in Cuyahoga County. Attendees will learn about current initiatives and engage in conversations to enhance services and opportunities for older adults. Join to connect, collaborate, and foster a more inclusive community for older adults. Register at bit.ly/4pwyyIW

The Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services 5th Annual Advisory Board Meeting: Connecting Older Adults Socially, Civically and...