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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

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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From birth, newborns can join the Imagination Library of Ohio! Check “yes” on your hospital paperwork to enroll your baby. Info link in the comments.

From birth, newborns can join the Imagination Library of Ohio!

Check “yes” on your hospital paperwork to enroll your baby....

Visit the West Side Market next week for Access Hours! Stop by from 10 am to 12 pm to buy your groceries and check out the Access Hours features.

Visit the West Side Market next week for Access Hours!

Stop by from 10 am to 12 pm to buy...

As you make end-of-year travel plans, remember that the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is part of the Hidden Disability Sunflower program! Get your free lanyard to let staff know that you or a loved one may need more time or special assistance while visiting the airport.

As you make end-of-year travel plans, remember that the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is part of the Hidden Disability Sunflower...

Great Lakes Theater presents a sensory-friendly performance of "A Christmas Carol" on December 1. Get your tickets using the link in the comments.

Great Lakes Theater presents a sensory-friendly performance of "A Christmas Carol" on December 1.

Get your tickets using the link...

Cuyahoga DD wants to recognize the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our staff. We encourage individuals and families served by Cuyahoga DD, provider partners, community members, and fellow employees to highlight our staff who go above and beyond in supporting people with developmental disabilities. Share your story at cuyahogadd.org/staff-shout-out. We will share these stories with our staff and on social media Image description: Cuyahoga DD Staff Shout Outs! Graphic of an open envelope with a note saying Thank you.

Cuyahoga DD wants to recognize the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our staff.

We encourage individuals and families served by...

November is National Family Caregivers Month! About 63 million family caregivers selflessly give their time and love to support their loved ones. If you’re one of these dedicated caregivers, please know that you are not alone. This month, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate you and all that you do. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #FamilyCare #caregiver Image description: Family of three together, November is Family Caregivers Month.

November is National Family Caregivers Month!

About 63 million family caregivers selflessly give their time and love to support their...

Be a RAD Artist! If you're an artist or creative person with a disability, join Cuyahoga DD's Registry for Artists with Disabilities (RAD) to connect with the art community and other artists in Cuyahoga County. It's free to sign up, and RAD artists will receive a monthly email newsletter with artist opportunities, including ways to share your art with the community, workshops, exhibition and performance opportunities, and more. The RAD is open to artists and creative people of any ability and skill level who: - Create art in any medium - visual art, music, writing, dance, theatre & design - Are 18 years of age or older - Live and work in Cuyahoga County Learn more about RAD and sign up at https://ow.ly/kPrx51029ex. Image description: RAD!, Registry for Artist with Disabilities against colorful paint on a white brick wall.

Be a RAD Artist! If you're an artist or creative person with a disability, join Cuyahoga DD's Registry for Artists...

Learn more about Supported Decision-Making (SDM) from the Supported Decision Making Network of Ohio. SDM helps people with disabilities maintain control over their lives by allowing them to choose trusted supporters. These supporters can be family, friends, or professionals who help the person understand their choices, weigh options, and communicate their decisions. Join the next info meeting on November 11 below.

Learn more about Supported Decision-Making (SDM) from the Supported Decision Making Network of Ohio.

SDM helps people with disabilities maintain...