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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.

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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The Special Olympics Cuyahoga Rockets basketball team try-outs for the 2026-2027 season is next month! 

Saturday, October 2
Green Road Center (rear entrance) 
4329 Green Rd., Highland Hills
8:30 - 10 AM

Participants must be on time, dressed appropriately for physical activities, and bring an emergency medical form.

Playing is a six-month commitment. Practices are held every Saturday through March. Transportation to and from practices must be provided by players.

Contact Rockets coaches with any questions: Darrell Pugh at 216-299-5539 or Mary Lombardo at 216-509-3205.

Image description: Rockets Try-Outs, Oct. 3 with a basketball hoop and basketball graphic.

The Special Olympics Cuyahoga Rockets basketball team try-outs for the 2026-2027 season is next month!

Saturday, October 2
Green Road Center...

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. 

Aident at Middleburg Heights Branch Library
• September 18, Little Mozarts Music Club
https://ow.ly/qPJW50ZGaii

• September 26, Adapted Storytime Ages 3 – 5 
https://ow.ly/liB250ZGaih

Brigid at Parma-Snow Brunch Library
• September 19, Next Chapter Book Club – Ages 14 and up
https://ow.ly/xPwF50ZGaij

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...

If you have difficulty getting around, and you're planning to vote this November. Voting by mail may be the best option for you. 

Request a Vote-by-Mail application online or by calling the Board of Elections. This is one accessible voting option available to you. 

🗳️boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters/vote-by-mail

Image description: Instructions to request a Vote-by-Mail application from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections by downloading online or calling 216-443-8683.

If you have difficulty getting around, and you're planning to vote this November. Voting by mail may be the best...

The Northeast Ohio Aging and Disability Summit is an annual professional development and networking experience for professionals who serve older adults and adults with disabilities.

The Summit is on September 18 at Warrensville Heights. 

Register at conta.cc/4fy6WQQ

The Northeast Ohio Aging and Disability Summit is an annual professional development and networking experience for professionals who serve older...

Looking for a fun activity this Sunday? Join the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Hike & Run! 

Use the code SHAKERLAKES20 to get a discount on the ADA Accessible 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike.

➡ shakerlakes.org/hikerun/

Looking for a fun activity this Sunday? Join the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Hike & Run!

Use the code...

Are you part of an organization that can offer services to people with developmental disabilities? Be part of our Family & Provider Resource Expo to connect with new faces. 

Sign up for a table at the Expo at ow.ly/rKSX50ZyEMo

Are you part of an organization that can offer services to people with developmental disabilities? Be part of our Family...

Cuyahoga County has various organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities. 

Services for Independent Living, Inc. (SIL)'s advocacy, community, counseling, Young Adult Council,  Youth Abilities, and other programs foster growth and inclusion for people with DD. 

Check SIL out on our Online Resource Guide at https://ow.ly/Fr8g50ZLACm.

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Cuyahoga County has various organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities.

Services for Independent Living, Inc. (SIL)'s advocacy, community, counseling,...