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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Our Impact

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Accessibility

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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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Individual & Family Resources

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In the Cuyahoga DD Online Resource Guide, you will find inclusive job opportunities. These jobs are for people we serve with developmental disabilities.

Each listing includes job details, pay rate, and much more. 

You can apply for any job you are interested in. Afterward, a Workforce Development team member will contact you regarding the next steps and support.

View all open opportunities at https://ow.ly/m9jb50ZyfV5.

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In the Cuyahoga DD Online Resource Guide, you will find inclusive job opportunities. These jobs are for people we serve...

There are new ways to pay for RTA fares.

The new update includes fare capping, meaning once you reach the price of a daily, 7-day, or monthly pass, you stop being charged. The rest of your rides are free for the day, week, or month.

New ways to pay:
- RTA Smartcard
- EZFARE app
- Transit app

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

There are new ways to pay for RTA fares.

The new update includes fare capping, meaning once you reach the price...

The Ohio State University Nisonger Center invites adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate in a new research project on health and wellness called "Can You Hear Us Now?"

Share your own health experiences and ideas in a private online interview. Participants and their support person will each receive a $100 gift card. 

To sign up or learn more, call 1-833-678-7782 or go to go.osu.edu/rrtcstudy.

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The Ohio State University Nisonger Center invites adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate in a new research project...

Learn about Cuyahoga DD and how we help people of all ages with developmental disabilities in the video below. 

Apply for Cuyahoga DD services at cuyahogadd.org/apply-for-services

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Learn about Cuyahoga DD and how we help people of all ages with developmental disabilities in the video below.

Apply...

The Cuyahoga County Public Library Social Work team presents the Unplug and Play Back to Business Bash today! 

More dates below.

The Cuyahoga County Public Library Social Work team presents the Unplug and Play Back to Business Bash today!

More dates...

The Ohio Olmstead Task Force Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026 is on Thursday, August 20.  

You will hear directly from candidates about their plans for the disability community.

More details at bit.ly/OhioDisabilityPolicyForum

The Ohio Olmstead Task Force Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026 is on Thursday, August 20.

You will hear...

Connecting for Kids invites you to an inclusive race for every pace! 

Embrace the Pace 5K is a one-mile run/walk/roll and kids’ race that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.

Use the code CCBDD26K for $5 off the kids' race. 

Saturday, August 22
9 -11 am
Liberty Playground, Independence

Connecting for Kids invites you to an inclusive race for every pace!

Embrace the Pace 5K is a one-mile run/walk/roll...