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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

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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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Individual & Family Resources

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Individual & Family Resources

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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...

After a successful West Side Market Disability Access Day in the summer, the West Side Market presents Access Hours! Visit the Market on Wednesday, November 18, from 10 am - 12 pm for Access Hours. 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 Getting There • Accessible by RTA (bus and train), walking, biking, and by car. Parking • Accessible parking is available behind the market, with entrances on Bridge Ave. and Lorain Ave.; the first 90 minutes are free 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.

After a successful West Side Market Disability Access Day in the summer, the West Side Market presents Access Hours!

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Dance is for everyone. North Pointe Ballet is an Inclusive Place. Through performances, workshops, classes, and much more, they share the magic of dance with people of all abilities. The North Pointe Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" in December. The sensory performances are on December 5 and 19. Learn more about North Pointe Ballet in our Online Resource Guide at https://ow.ly/tHaV50ZZQxJ. Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Places, North Pointe Ballet, with performers on stage.

Dance is for everyone. North Pointe Ballet is an Inclusive Place. Through performances, workshops, classes, and much more, they share...

Stay up to date with Cuyahoga DD. In our monthly newsletter, we share opportunities, events, and local disability news. Read the November e-News at conta.cc/4BzTaHm Image description: e-News, Cuyahoga DD November 2026 Newsletter. Updates, opportunities, events & more! With accessible tools in the background.

Stay up to date with Cuyahoga DD. In our monthly newsletter, we share opportunities, events, and local disability news.

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Thank you, Cuyahoga County! Voters approved Issue 10, ensuring continued support for children and adults with developmental disabilities in our community. This support will help sustain important programs and services that promote independence, inclusion, education, employment, and quality of life for thousands of Cuyahoga County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. We are especially thankful to the volunteers, families, self-advocates, service providers, and community partners who gave their time, shared their stories, and helped voters understand why Issue 10 matters. This result shows that our community is committed to supporting people with developmental disabilities and their families. We are grateful for the community's support and trust. We will continue to use public money wisely and provide services that make a real difference in people's lives. Together, we demonstrated that EVERY NEIGHBOR COUNTS! Image description: Two people holding hands while sitting.

Thank you, Cuyahoga County!

Voters approved Issue 10, ensuring continued support for children and adults with developmental disabilities in our community.

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Election Day is here! Polling locations are now open, make your voice heard.

Election Day is here! Polling locations are now open, make your voice heard.

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the profound history, vibrant heritage, and unique culture of Native American peoples, acknowledging their struggles and resilience with compassion and respect. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican Image description: Native American Heritage Month with graphics.

November is Native American Heritage Month.

This is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the profound history, vibrant heritage, and...