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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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Tomorrow! The People First of Northeast Ohio Meeting is a Legislative Advocacy Panel Discussion: Advocating for People with DD. Aug. 25 at 6 pm at Brook Park. The meeting is in-person and virtual.

Tomorrow! The People First of Northeast Ohio Meeting is a Legislative Advocacy Panel Discussion: Advocating for People with DD.

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You're invited to an In-Person Town Hall to hear from policymakers. Wed., August 26 2 - 4 pm Parma-Powers Library Branch Register at bit.ly/4cNx21W Brought to you by Disability Rights Ohio, LEAP Cleveland, and Services for Independent Living, Inc. (SIL).

You're invited to an In-Person Town Hall to hear from policymakers.

Wed., August 26
2 - 4 pm
Parma-Powers Library Branch
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Connections In Action invites adults with DD to Bingo Night on Thursday, August 27. Sign up below.

Connections In Action invites adults with DD to Bingo Night on Thursday, August 27. Sign up below.

Cuyahoga DD Advocacy Series presents Vote of Confidence: Informed Decision Making in Democracy. This event is about making informed choices in a democracy, not about who or what to vote for. We will practice distinguishing facts and making choices that align with what matters to you. Then you'll role-play these methods in a mock election to practice making informed decisions. The Board of Elections will share information on how to vote and assist with voter registration. Event Info: Thursday, September 24 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Independence Civic Center 6363 Selig Drive, Independence 44131 This event is designed for adults with developmental disabilities, family members, caregivers, advocates, and providers. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and the Ohio Network for Innovation are the event presenters. Sign up for free at https://ow.ly/QiIo50ZABZf. Image description: Cuyahoga DD Advocacy Series, Vote of Confidence: Informed Decision Making in Democracy. September 24, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Independence Civic Center.

Cuyahoga DD Advocacy Series presents Vote of Confidence: Informed Decision Making in Democracy.

This event is about making informed choices...

The Cleveland Clinic Children's PEERS® Social Skills Groups: Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills is gauging interest for the 2026 session for its two groups - Adolescents and Young Adults. Please invite the people you support to enter the waitlist at redcap.ccf.org/redcap/surveys. Adolescents Ages: 12 - 17 Code: NLCD4KNP9 Young Adults Ages: 18 - 25 Code: JMKHWPFN4 Attendees will learn about: • Developing and maintaining friendships • Conversational skills • Entering and exiting conversations • Appropriate use of humor • Electronic communication • Dating Skills • Organizing get-togethers • Handling direct and indirect bullying • Handling disagreements • Handling peer pressure PEERS is an evidence-based social skills intervention designed for individuals interested in forming and maintaining friendships and/or developing romantic relationships. Young adults are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization activities. Social coaches (parents or caregivers) will also be taught how to assist their loved one in making and keeping friends and/or dating, which will take place within the 90-minute time frame. For questions, contact Megan Blake, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at Cleveland Clinic at BLAKEM2@ccf.org. #Image description: Three young people smiling together affectionately.

The Cleveland Clinic Children's PEERS® Social Skills Groups: Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills is gauging interest...

Living with those you love and who truly understand you can be such a wonderful comfort! Imagine sharing a home with your family today. Discover all the great housing options available for individuals with developmental disabilities at cuyahogabdd.org/dd-services/housing-opportunities. #housing #LivingWithFamily #CuyahogaCounty

Living with those you love and who truly understand you can be such a wonderful comfort!

Imagine sharing a home...