Advocacy Resources
Good Life Ambassadors
Cuyahoga DD Good Life Ambassadors (GLAs) are adults with developmental disabilities who promote inclusion and advocacy.
GLAs share their experiences to encourage acceptance of disabilities and inclusion. They give presentations on topics like how to interact with people with disabilities and why equity and inclusion are important in the workplace.
Good Life Ambassador presentations are free and can be in-person or virtual. We can customize them to fit your audience's needs. Please give us at least four weeks’ notice before the presentation.
- Candace
- Grace
- Janie
- Karyssa
- Shaye
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council helps improve services for people with developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County. They share ideas and feedback about Board programs and supports. Council members represent the voices of the developmental disabilities community and advocate for their needs.
This is a volunteer position for people with developmental disabilities, ages 18 and older, who live in Cuyahoga County and receive or have recently received services from Cuyahoga DD. Members serve for a limited time.
Responsibilities
- Talk with board staff about Cuyahoga DD programs, services, products, and supports
- Share ideas to improve programs
- Communicate the unmet needs of people with developmental disabilities
- Recommend resources to strengthen Cuyahoga DD initiatives
- Find ways for Cuyahoga DD to increase advocacy efforts
- Share Cuyahoga DD opportunities with others in the developmental disabilities community
- Provide feedback on the Board's planning process
- Support Cuyahoga DD’s Strategic Plan
- Be available to test products, services, or programs when needed