Steimle Takes a Seat at the Table, Lakewood Observer
In 2023, the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) established the Leadership Council, appointing five individuals with developmental disabilities who are also receiving services from Cuyahoga DD. The Council's purpose is to gain the perspectives of people with DD who are compelled and willing to share their voices and advocacy to benefit their community.
The Leadership Council was also established, in part, to prepare for a new law in Ohio. The new rule requires that at least one seat be reserved on every County Board of DD for an individual with a developmental disability. Until now, board members have been parents, caregivers or family members of those with disabilities.