March is DD Awareness Month
The Cuyahoga County Board of DD encourages everyone to help create a more inclusive community. We all have a role in making sure people with disabilities are welcomed, respected and given equal opportunity to enjoy all the community has to offer.

Be sure to check out five things you can do to promote inclusion. See below.

Join us on Facebook and use our custom "Inclusion begins with you" frame to change your current profile picture and highlight your commitment to a more inclusive Greater Cleveland.


March 5 is DD Awareness and Advocacy Day
You can watch the celebration at the Ohio Statehouse via live-stream on Tuesday, March 5 from 10-11 AM. Guest speakers include: Governor DeWine, Ohio Dept. of DD Director Jeff Davis, Disability Cocoon Founder Dustin Wright and many other inspirational DD advocates and champions.

Cuyahoga County Board of DD sells Forest Hill Center to McGregor PACE

The Cuyahoga County Board of DD sold its Forest Hill Center to McGregor PACE, a senior care provider which owns adjacent property. This facility, located on Private Drive in East Cleveland and owned by Cuyahoga County, has been used as office space for Board of DD employees since 2009. 

Click HERE to read the full news release.
Planting Seeds of Knowledge

The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is pleased to offer monthly educational forums. We invite you to register for these free forums and learn information that can help you now and as you plan for the future.

Upcoming topics include: (Click on the title to register.)
April 9, 2019- Special Education Law
June 11- Guardianship

Click HERE for the 2019 Planting Seeds of Knowledge schedule. All forums are from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Cuyahoga Campership Program

Summer is coming! We'd like to support you or someone you care for in attending a summer camp program. Learn more about CCBDD's Cuyahoga Campership Program by clicking HERE or calling
216-736-8387. There is no income requirement. Individuals must be eligible for CCBDD services.
Looking for ideas of summer camp programs?
The 2019 Summer and Beyond Directory is now available.

Click HERE to view the directory.
Playhouse Square is proud to present a sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Lion King on Saturday, August 31 at 1:30 PM. This performance is intended for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorders and other sensory, social and cognitive challenges or issues. Family and friends are encouraged to experience the show together.


Tickets are selling quickly. Purchase deadline to sit with a group is May 4. Click HERE to purchase tickets and for more information.
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