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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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Learn About Our Impact

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
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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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Individual & Family Resources

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Individual & Family Resources

Glossary

Individual & Family Resources

STABLE

Independence Starts Here

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We invite you to attend an inclusive library event this month with a 2026 Cuyahoga DD Library Facilitator. Library Facilitators are adults with developmental disabilities who engage with the community by co-leading library programming. Sign up below. Michael at Maple Heights Branch Library • November 6, Adapted Storytime – ages 3-5 https://ow.ly/agjB50ZGapE Aiden at Middleburg Heights Branch Library • November 13, Little Mozarts Music Club https://ow.ly/juWw50ZGapC Image description: Library Facilitator Event with an open book.

We invite you to attend an inclusive library event this month with a 2026 Cuyahoga DD Library Facilitator.

Library Facilitators...

In case you missed it: Our Annual Service Week brought together the adults we serve and our staff throughout Cuyahoga County to volunteer.

In case you missed it: Our Annual Service Week brought together the adults we serve and our staff throughout Cuyahoga...

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Prepare to vote by going over what to expect.

A big shout-out to Tricia, Early Intervention Physical Therapist, in today's Employee Spotlight! Tricia shares what she enjoys about working on her team: building meaningful connections with families and empowering them with the knowledge and tools to support their child’s development. "I love being able to celebrate along with a family when their child meets a milestone, whether it is big or little. Being able to share in those moments with families and watch their children make progress is so rewarding and what truly makes this job so special to me," said Tricia. A fun fact about her is that she loves being crafty and trying out new hobbies, even if they don’t always last very long. #EmployeeSpotlight #BestStaff #CuyahogaDD Image description: Employee Spotlight, Tricia Zehentbauer, Physical Therapist, smiling warmly in front of a sunset by a waterfront.

A big shout-out to Tricia, Early Intervention Physical Therapist, in today's Employee Spotlight!

Tricia shares what she enjoys about working...

Congrats to Lisa for making Progressive Field a great place to visit!

Congrats to Lisa for making Progressive Field a great place to visit!