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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

Family Supports Program

Our Impact

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Accessibility

Accessibility online, services, and spaces

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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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Cuyahoga DD wants to see you succeed. Visit us for Finding My Way, for fun Try-It activities where you can try new things and see what you like. Explore your options by trying different activities and making choices! Meet new people while thinking about your future. This event is for people served by Cuyahoga DD ages 14 to 22 and their families. Try-It stations for all ages: • Crafting with Art Therapy Studio • Make a boxed meal with HELP Harvest • Express yourself through music with RockAbility • Career Exploration, Pre-Employment Training, and Job Development Opportunities with Goodwill Support for 14 & 15 year olds: • Cuyahoga DD Support Administration presentation • Meet one-on-one with support administrators Thursday, October 8 • 5 - 7 pm • Green Road Center Register at https://ow.ly/VoOU50ZCIn5. Image description: Finding My Way with Cuyahoga DD, For ages 14 - 22; October 8, Green Road Center, 5-7 pm. Join us for fun Try-It activities to discover what you like with local community organizations. Try different things and make choices. Free!

Cuyahoga DD wants to see you succeed. Visit us for Finding My Way, for fun Try-It activities where you can...

In Ohio, every polling location must be accessible to ensure equal access for people with disabilities. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has built accessible voting options for you. Learn about voting accessibility features at boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters/accessible-voting. Register to vote by October 5. Image description: List highlighting accessible voting options in Cuyahoga County.

In Ohio, every polling location must be accessible to ensure equal access for people with disabilities. The Cuyahoga County Board...

Be a RAD Artist! If you're an artist or creative person with a disability, join Cuyahoga DD's Registry for Artists with Disabilities (RAD) to connect with the art community and other artist in Cuyahoga County. It's free to sign up and RAD artists will get an email newsletter once a month with artist opportunities, including ways to share your art with the community, workshops, exhibition and performance opportunities and more. The RAD is open to artists and creative people of any ability and skill level who: - Create art in any medium - visual art, music, writing, dance, theatre & design - Are 18 years of age or older - Live and work in Cuyahoga County Learn more about RAD and sign up at cuyahogadd.org/resources/community-resources. Image description: RAD!, Registry for Artist with Disabilities against colorful paint on a white brick wall.

Be a RAD Artist! If you're an artist or creative person with a disability, join Cuyahoga DD's Registry for Artists...

October is World Blindness Awareness Month! This is a time to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with blindness as well as their achievements. During this time, you can celebrate the achievements of people with visual impairments and highlight advocacy efforts to improve accessibility. Learn about resources at Cleveland Sight Center at clevelandsightcenter.org. Image description: October is Blindness Awareness Month with a young man sitting holding a white cane.

October is World Blindness Awareness Month! This is a time to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with...

The Cuyahoga DD Online Resource Guide helps you find inclusive events in Cuyahoga County. These events are welcoming and accessible for everyone, including people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Come be a part of your community! View all upcoming events at https://ow.ly/7LkC50Y6uHt. #InclusiveEvents #AllMeansAll #EventsForAll Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Events, October. Group Time Fun in a calendar view.

The Cuyahoga DD Online Resource Guide helps you find inclusive events in Cuyahoga County.

These events are welcoming and accessible...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! The annual celebration acknowledges the positive contributions of people with disabilities to the American workforce. The theme for 2026 is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM. #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityAwareness Image description: National Disability Employment Awareness Month on paper.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! The annual celebration acknowledges the positive contributions of people with disabilities to...