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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

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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
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Online Resources

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

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The Cuyahoga DD 2025 Holiday Giving Guide is ready! The Holiday Giving Guide is here to help with your shopping needs. All to make it easy to find a gift for a loved one or to treat yourself. The list features products created by individuals with disabilities, as well as Ohio businesses and organizations that proudly employ people with disabilities. This guide includes coffee shops, art, and much more. View the Holiday Giving Guide at www.cuyahogadd.org/files/news/2025holidaygiftguide.pdf. #GivingGuide #gifts #local Image description: Back text, Holiday Giving Guide, against a background of wooden floor with acorns and holiday motifs.

The Cuyahoga DD 2025 Holiday Giving Guide is ready!

The Holiday Giving Guide is here to help with your shopping...

December 10 is Human Rights Day! Today, we celebrate the strength of unity, diversity, and dignity for all. The United Nations 2025 theme is Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials. Cuyahoga DD continues to advocate for the rights and future of people with developmental disabilities. #HumanRightsDay #CelebrateDiversity Image description: Parents and son in black and white, triangle graphics and white text Human Rights Day, Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials.

December 10 is Human Rights Day! Today, we celebrate the strength of unity, diversity, and dignity for all.

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Cuyahoga DD offers various behavior supports to help people succeed at home and in the community. There are services for all ages. Learn more at cuyahogadd.org/services/behavioral-health-supports.

Cuyahoga DD offers various behavior supports to help people succeed at home and in the community. There are services for...

The MetroHealth Total Care Connection is on Saturday, December 13, and January 10, from 11 am to 3 pm. The event is free and open to all, providing an opportunity to meet with health and financial professionals dedicated to your well-being. Attendees can get help enrolling in health insurance, review available options, receive vital-sign checks and health screenings, and schedule appointments with a range of departments and specialists. Register at metrohealth.org/mtcc

The MetroHealth Total Care Connection is on Saturday, December 13, and January 10, from 11 am to 3 pm.

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The Cleveland Department of Aging is seeking volunteers to clear pathways for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Snow Hero program. Sign up below.

The Cleveland Department of Aging is seeking volunteers to clear pathways for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Snow...

In shared living housing, you can have fun and create memories with the other people you live with. This can be an option for you! Learn about other housing opportunities available to people with developmental disabilities at cuyahogadd.org/services/housing-opportunities.

In shared living housing, you can have fun and create memories with the other people you live with. This can...