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Empowering people with developmental disabilities

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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.

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Cuyahoga DD and community resources, tools, and information to help you live your best life.

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The West Side Market presents Access Hours on Wednesday, November 18, from 10 am - 12 pm.

Access Hours Features:

Personal Guides
• 30 minutes of shopping support with a Sighted Human Guide or an American Sign Language interpreter 
• Email Community.Development@CuyahogaDD.org or call 216-339-9509 to sign up

Sensory Support Bags
• Available at the Information Table in the Produce Hall

Social Story 
• A short story about what to expect at https://ow.ly/3lcN5104CL7

Event brought to you by the Cleveland Sight Center, LEAP Cleveland, Rec2Connect Foundation, and Cuyahoga DD.

#WestSideMarket #AccessHours 

Image description: Access Hours at West Side Market, November 18, 10 am - 12 pm with a group of men shopping in the Market.

The West Side Market presents Access Hours on Wednesday, November 18, from 10 am - 12 pm.

Access Hours Features:

Personal Guides
•...

Being Heumann is now streaming on Apple TV!

The movie Being Heumann tells the story of disability rights activist Judith Heumann, who, in 1977, led a historic Section 504 sit-in in San Francisco.

The film is raising disability awareness in the film industry, featuring one of the largest casts of actors with disabilities playing characters with disabilities. It also shows how set designs, filming processes and protocols, and accommodations for people with disabilities can be done when filming. 

#BeingHeumann #AppleTV #DisabilityRights

Being Heumann is now streaming on Apple TV!

The movie Being Heumann tells the story of disability rights activist Judith Heumann,...

Happy World Kindness Day! Today, November 13, we celebrate the power of small acts of kindness, whether it’s a smile, a thoughtful word, or simply listening. 

At Cuyahoga DD, we believe kindness creates meaningful connections and empowers everyone to live, learn, work, and play in the community.

 #WorldKindnessDay #KindnessDay

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Happy World Kindness Day! Today, November 13, we celebrate the power of small acts of kindness, whether it’s a smile,...

Want to support people with developmental disabilities? Apply to join Cuyahoga DD at cuyahogadd.org/careers.

#hiring #ApplyNow #jobs

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Want to support people with developmental disabilities? Apply to join Cuyahoga DD at cuyahogadd.org/careers.

#hiring #ApplyNow #jobs

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Meet Redemptive Care in today's Provider Spotlight. 

They received the following shout-out from Jerren, a friend and person served. 

"This provider has not only taken me to work but also to places that I never thought I could go in one short year. I'm able to exercise, shop, and discover things that I never knew existed. I'm thankful for this provider and will continue to do so."

Contact Redemptive Care at redemptivecare@gmail.com.

#provider #spotlight #ThankYou

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Meet Redemptive Care in today's Provider Spotlight.

They received the following shout-out from Jerren, a friend and person served.

"This...

Heroes helping those with special needs trains first responders on how to better assist and interact with people with disabilities and special needs.

Heroes helping those with special needs trains first responders on how to better assist and interact with people with disabilities...

Near West Theatre in Gordon Square presents a signed performance of "Annie" on November 28.

The show is a family-friendly theatre experience filled with unforgettable songs, heart, humor, and optimism. 

Get tickets for the show with ASL interpretation at ow.ly/EmzA50ZQmci

Near West Theatre in Gordon Square presents a signed performance of "Annie" on November 28.

The show is a family-friendly theatre...

Cuyahoga DD honors all veterans today. We are thankful for the bravery and sacrifices of all veterans. #VeteransDay

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Cuyahoga DD honors all veterans today. We are thankful for the bravery and sacrifices of all veterans. #VeteransDay

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