Inclusive Event Calendar | Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Upcoming Events

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, September 12

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, September 12

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

A Place 2B Me Karaoke Wing Ding

Saturday, September 12

Blue and pink flyer for A Place 2B Me’s Karaoke & Wing Ding Fundraiser on Saturday, September 12 from 6–9 PM at Parma Tap House. The event features ka

Music Therapy & More

Monday, September 14

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two childre

SARTAC Self Advocacy and Beyond Weekly Zoom Meetings: Para Transit

Thursday, September 17

blue paratransit van.

Ohio Family 2 Family Booster Sessions: Journey Into Adulthood: Benefits Counseling

Thursday, September 17

Stick figures of people around a path and a sun.

Inclusive Playgroup

Thursday, September 17

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Inclusive Playgroup

Friday, September 18

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Little Mozarts Music Club (Children’s)

Friday, September 18

Children dancing to music in a library.

Cleveland Museum of Art: Art for Every Body

Saturday, September 19

people in a museum looking at art on the wall.

Inclusive Playgroup

Saturday, September 19

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Rec2Connect's Family Kayak Program

Saturday, September 19

The March for Access

Saturday, September 19

March for Access flyer with information regarding the event and a photo of people walking with signs next to wheelchair users

Next Chapter Book Club – Ages 14 and up

Saturday, September 19

Teens gathered around a table reading books.

Rec2Connect's Advanced Kayak Program

Saturday, September 19

Rec2Connect's September Adult Social Club with Thrive Tennis

Saturday, September 19

Accessibility and the Ballot

Saturday, September 19

yellow flyer with a picture of a person in a wheelchair facing steps.

Dance Opportunity for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Sunday, September 20

people dancing in a dance studio.

Deaf Coffee Chat

Monday, September 21

flyer with Starbucks coffee in cups and mugs.

Behavior Chat: Tools for Taming Big Emotions

Tuesday, September 22

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling.

Connections in Action All Inclusive Arts & Crafts Night

Thursday, September 24

graphic image of craft items with event details.

Music Therapy & More

Thursday, September 24

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, September 26

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie - The Princess Bride

Saturday, September 26

movie theater popcorn.

Adapted Storytime – ages 3-5 years with caregiver

Saturday, September 26

Children at a library looking at a book being read by a librarian.

SARTAC Self Advocacy and Beyond Weekly Zoom Meetings: Healthy Relationships

Sunday, September 27

man and woman sitting next to each other with the woman smiling and making a heart with her hands.

Dance Opportunity for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Sunday, September 27

people dancing in a dance studio.

Caregiver Connection Group

Monday, September 28

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling

Aktion Club - Sign up

Monday, September 28

People First Of Northeast Ohio Advocacy Meeting

Tuesday, September 29

Myths and Facts: Getting to Know the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Wednesday, September 30

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling.

Myths and Facts: Getting to Know the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Wednesday, September 30

Myths and Facts written on a blackboard with myths crossed out

Moving Through Stress

Thursday, October 1

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling.

Cycle Safe Adaptive Demo Day

Saturday, October 3

Guests are being assisted and fitted by Cleveland Metroparks staff on a variety of specialized tricycles and handcycles.

Music Therapy & More

Monday, October 5

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Adult Activities for All Abilities

Tuesday, October 6

Great Lakes Theatre: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Thursday, October 8

actors on a stage in an industrial looking set

Artsy Paint Night - October

Thursday, October 8

canvas pumpkin painting - October design

Ohio Family 2 Family Booster Sessions: Journey Into Adulthood: Opening Doors - Housing Options for People with Disabilities

Thursday, October 8

Stick figures of people around a path and a sun.

Apple Fest at Westlake Porter Public Library

Thursday, October 8

apples in a wicker basket

Cleveland Metro Parks – Hike/S'more Adventure

Friday, October 9

Groupings of pine trees, walking path, two campers by fire, rocks and tent

Catholic Charities DSM Halloween Dance!

Friday, October 9

Spooky invite with bats and pumpkins and Event Date, Time, and Location

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, October 10

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, October 10

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Dance Opportunity for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Sunday, October 11

people dancing in a dance studio.

Great Lakes Theatre: The Winter's Tale

Sunday, October 11

performer on a stage holding hands

Music Therapy & More

Wednesday, October 14

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

ADA Lunch & Learn Webinar Series: Personal Emergency Preparedness

Thursday, October 15

flyer with a blue first aide kit, flashlight, masks, scissors, matches, and a hand crank radio.

Music Therapy & More: Teens & Tweens

Thursday, October 15

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Sensory Saturdays at Cleveland Museum of Art

Saturday, October 17

Cleveland Museum of Art: Art for Every Body

Saturday, October 17

people in a museum looking at art on the wall.

Next Chapter Book Club – Ages 14 and up

Saturday, October 17

Teens gathered around a table reading books.

Dance Opportunity for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Sunday, October 18

people dancing in a dance studio.

DODD Disability Connect

Wednesday, October 21

From Conflict to Connection

Wednesday, October 21

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling.

Inclusive Playgroup

Thursday, October 22

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Inclusive Playgroup

Friday, October 23

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Adapted Storytime – ages 3-5 years with caregiver

Friday, October 23

Children at a library looking at a book being read by a librarian.

P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie - Christopher Robin

Friday, October 23

movie theater popcorn.

Inclusive Playgroup

Saturday, October 24

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, October 24

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Dance Opportunity for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Sunday, October 25

people dancing in a dance studio.

Caregiver Connection Group

Monday, October 26

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling.

People First Of Northeast Ohio Advocacy Meeting

Tuesday, October 27

OCER - Magnificent Musicians

Wednesday, October 28 - Wednesday, November 18

Photo of a young adult male with dark hair holding a guitar and smiling at the camera.

Wired Differently: Autism in Girls

Wednesday, October 28

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smilin

Rockability Inside Circle Drum Circle

Thursday, October 29

dark yellow flyer with hands of people playing hand drums.

Ohio Family 2 Family Booster Sessions: Journey Into Adulthood: Understanding SSI & SSDI

Thursday, October 29

Stick figures of people around a path and a sun.

Music Therapy & More

Thursday, October 29

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Little Mozarts Music Club (Children’s)

Friday, October 30

Children dancing to music in a library.

ICAN Halloween Dance

Friday, October 30

flyer with ghosts, pumpkins, and a haunted house.

Dance Opportunity for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Sunday, November 1

people dancing in a dance studio.

Near West Theatre ASL Performance of the Musical Annie

Wednesday, November 4

a silhouette of Annie walking in front of a city skyline

Adapted Storytime – ages 3-5 years with caregiver

Friday, November 6

Children at a library looking at a book being read by a librarian.

The Nutcracker: A North Pointe Ballet Workshop Performance

Sunday, November 8

nutcracker with pink ballet slippers next to him

P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie - Hoppers

Monday, November 9

movie theater popcorn.

Music Therapy & More

Monday, November 9

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Bowling Nights at RollHouse (Solon)

Tuesday, November 10 - Tuesday, December 15

Bowling ball and pins flying around

Music Therapy & More

Wednesday, November 11

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Baby Steps to Black Joy: A Caregiver Connection Group

Wednesday, November 11

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling.

Artsy Paint Night - November

Thursday, November 12

November Canvas Design - Penguin

Music Therapy & More: Teens & Tweens

Thursday, November 12

: White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Little Mozarts Music Club (Children’s)

Friday, November 13

Children dancing to music in a library.

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, November 14

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Adult Stories at Westlake Porter Public Library

Monday, November 16

adults smiling while dancing and stretching

OCALICON 2026

Tuesday, November 17 - Friday, November 20

Picky Eating and Problem Feeding

Tuesday, November 17

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Ohio Family 2 Family Booster Sessions: Journey into Adulthood: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Thursday, November 19

Stick figures of people around a path and a sun.

Music Therapy & More

Thursday, November 19

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Inclusive Playgroup

Thursday, November 19

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Inclusive Playgroup

Friday, November 20

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Sensory Saturdays at Cleveland Museum of Art

Saturday, November 21

Cleveland Museum of Art: Art for Every Body

Saturday, November 21

people in a museum looking at art on the wall.

Inclusive Playgroup

Saturday, November 21

White background with orange waves in foreground. Woman is seated smiling next to young child playing.

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, November 21

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children

People First Of Northeast Ohio Advocacy Meeting

Tuesday, November 24

Great Lakes Theatre: A Christmas Carol

Sunday, November 29

actors on stage in front of a Christmas tree

Caregiver Connection Group

Monday, November 30

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling

ADHD and Big Emotions

Thursday, December 3

White background with orange and purple wave in foreground. Woman holding young child and smiling.

Near West Theatre Sensory Friendly Performance of the Musical Annie

Friday, December 4

a silhouette of Annie walking in front of a city skyline

Adapted Weekend Fun at the Westlake Porter Public Library

Saturday, December 5

Bookshelf with Fall themed books and decorations

Music Therapy & More

Monday, December 7

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Music Therapy & More

Wednesday, December 9

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Artsy Paint Night - December

Thursday, December 10

$December Canvas Design - Present that\'s green and red$

Little Mozarts Music Club (Children’s)

Friday, December 11

Children dancing to music in a library.

Music Therapy & More

Saturday, December 12

White background with pink and orange waves in foreground. Woman holding a guitar is singing to two children.

Sensory Saturdays at Cleveland Museum of Art

Saturday, December 19

Cleveland Museum of Art: Art for Every Body

Saturday, December 19

people in a museum looking at art on the wall.

People First Of Northeast Ohio Advocacy Meeting

Tuesday, December 29

Colorful image of People First Meeting with event details.

Great Lakes Theatre: The Comedy of Errors

Sunday, February 21

men in bathrobes standing together outside

Great Lakes Theatre: Les Misérables

Sunday, April 4

boy waving a red flag

Great Lakes Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

Sunday, May 9

man sitting with a top hat and in a suit.

Ongoing Events

SARTAC Self Advocacy and Beyond Weekly Zoom Meetings

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Thursday, December 31, 2026

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, January 5 - Thursday, December 3

We Thrive Together Fun Workout

Tuesday, May 26 - Wednesday, December 30

We Thrive Together Virtual Buddy Chat

Tuesday, May 26 - Wednesday, December 30

We Thrive Together AI Training Zoom

Tuesday, May 26 - Wednesday, December 30

We Thrive Together Advocacy Wednesday with OSDA

Wednesday, May 27 - Thursday, December 31

SARTAC Zoom Sessions – Meet Self-Advocates from All Across the Country

Thursday, May 28 - Thursday, December 17

We Thrive Together Money Talks Virtual Meeting

Friday, May 29 - Friday, December 18

We Thrive Together Share your Story

Friday, May 29 - Friday, December 18

Great Lakes Science Center "GLSC For Me" Sensory Sensitive Hours

Sunday, May 31 - Sunday, December 27

Rec2Connect's Hike Club

Saturday, June 27 - Saturday, October 24

Rec2Connect's Bike Club

Saturday, June 27 - Saturday, October 24

People First Of Northeast Ohio Advocacy Meeting

Tuesday, June 30 - Tuesday, December 29

Rec2Connect's Adapted Rock Climbing at Shaker Rocks

Tuesday, July 7 - Tuesday, September 15

Rec2Connect's Adapted Rock Climbing at Cleveland Rocks

Tuesday, July 14 - Tuesday, September 22

Virtual Peer Support Group

Monday, July 27 - Monday, December 28

Flyer with information. No pictures.

Midweek Miles (Walking Club)

Wednesday, September 2 - Wednesday, September 30

Trees and people walking on a trail

Adaptive Safety Town

Tuesday, September 8 - Tuesday, October 13

Flyer advertising Adaptive Safety Town held through OCER.

Personal Safety Seminar

Tuesday, September 8 - Tuesday, October 13

Flyer advertising a Personal Safety Seminar held through OCER.

OCER - Fitness Fusion

Tuesday, September 8 - Monday, December 7

Personal Safety Seminar

Tuesday, September 8 - Tuesday, October 13

Flyer for Personal Safety Seminar

OCER Monday Nights

Tuesday, September 8 - Monday, December 7