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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

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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Invisible Disabilities Week takes place from October 19 to 25. Did you know that 66 million Americans live with an invisible disability? These conditions are not readily apparent based on appearance but can have a significant impact on daily life. Let's spread awareness and show empathy towards those who may be struggling in silence. #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #InvisibleDisabilities Image description: Invisible Disabilities Week with graphics of people in colorful boxes.

Invisible Disabilities Week takes place from October 19 to 25.

Did you know that 66 million Americans live with an...

Cuyahoga DD was featured in the 2025-2026 edition of LiveSpecial.com. The article "Changing Tables Make a Difference: Helping to Accommodate All Ages with Restroom Needs," on page 22, discusses our efforts to increase the number of universal changing tables in Cuyahoga County. Read all about it below. #NEOparent #Ohio #disabilities

Cuyahoga DD was featured in the 2025-2026 edition of LiveSpecial.com.

The article "Changing Tables Make a Difference: Helping to Accommodate All...

Over the past two years, Cuyahoga DD has invested in adding more universal changing tables throughout our county. As we consider future investments and advocacy, we would like to hear from people who use universal changing tables and their support systems. With your input, we can understand and incorporate your experiences and priorities into our next steps. Please complete the short survey at surveymonkey.com/r/YBVYPFK. Image description: White text Universal Changing Tables Survey. On the left, two universal changing tables and a wheelchair and arrow icon.

Over the past two years, Cuyahoga DD has invested in adding more universal changing tables throughout our county.

As we consider...

The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland is an Inclusive Place in Cuyahoga County! The LGBT Center empowers the LGBT community through advocacy, education, collaboration, and celebration. One of the groups that meets at the Center is Spectrum Saturdays, where individuals on the Autism spectrum connect with each other virtually. The building has accessible rooms, including a designated quiet room. Learn more about the LGBT Center in our Online Resource Guide at https://ow.ly/tPUq50Xc7ah. #AllMeansAll #LGBTcenter #LGBTcleveland Image description: Bottom, outdoor building Center. Text above, Online Resource Guide Inclusive Places LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland against a cream background.

The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland is an Inclusive Place in Cuyahoga County! The LGBT Center empowers the LGBT...

Providers support people with disabilities every single day. They deserve kudos for all their work. A support administrator is shouting out employee Shelia from Tender Hearts Residential Services. "Sheila treats every individual like family and provides amazing support above and beyond what providers are expected to do. She prioritizes the well-being of her clientele and always puts them first." Learn more about Tender Hearts at tenderheartsresidential.com. #ProviderSpotlight #Thankyou #ShoutOut Image description: On the left side, a photo of a group of people smiling. On the right, white text Provider Spotlight with the Tender Hearts logo is displayed against a purple background.

Providers support people with disabilities every single day. They deserve kudos for all their work.

A support administrator is shouting...