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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Last month, Cuyahoga DD visited the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority headquarters for an interactive presentation on travel training.

Representatives from nine transit authorities serving 19 counties gathered to hear from specialists in community access and community development at Cuyahoga DD.

Our staff gave an overview of Cuyahoga DD, emphasized the importance of transportation for people with developmental disabilities, and discussed how to identify the best transportation options based on individual needs.

Good Life Ambassador Jasmine Toney shared insights on disability etiquette and explained concepts such as ableism and inclusion through her personal experiences with public transportation.

#cleRTA #accessbility #PublicTransportion 

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Last month, Cuyahoga DD visited the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority headquarters for an interactive presentation on travel training.

Representatives from...

Have you recently worked with a Cuyahoga DD employee who went above and beyond? Tell us about it! Give them a shout-out.

➡️ cuyahogadd.org/staff-shout-out

We will share your shout-out with our staff and on social media. 

#CuyahogaDD #ShoutOut #BestStaff

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Have you recently worked with a Cuyahoga DD employee who went above and beyond? Tell us about it! Give them...

The Cleveland Cavaliers Autism Awareness Night is tomorrow, April 8, at 7 PM at Rocket Arena! 

Find seats: https://tinyurl.com/5djsaadp

#LetEmKnow #AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth

The Cleveland Cavaliers Autism Awareness Night is tomorrow, April 8, at 7 PM at Rocket Arena!

Find seats: https://tinyurl.com/5djsaadp

#LetEmKnow #AutismAcceptance...

The Cleveland Leadership Center invites you to hear from our Superintendent & CEO, Dr. Amber Gibbs, for a Leader Lunch Break. 

Join the virtual call on 4/8 at noon.  

Register at cleveleads.org/event/leader-lunch-break-dr-amber-gibbs/

The Cleveland Leadership Center invites you to hear from our Superintendent & CEO, Dr. Amber Gibbs, for a Leader Lunch...

A sensory-friendly space is available near you!

The Cuyahoga County Public Library Maple Heights, Middleburg Heights, and Parma-Snow branches' designated sensory-friendly areas are there to support your child's needs. 

#AutismAcceptanceMonth #autism #AutismAcceptance

A sensory-friendly space is available near you!

The Cuyahoga County Public Library Maple Heights, Middleburg Heights, and Parma-Snow branches' designated sensory-friendly...

Happy Easter, from Cuyahoga DD. 

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Happy Easter, from Cuyahoga DD.

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