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Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilties confirms 2 new governing board members

By Joy Whitlow ● Government ● March 24, 2026

Cuyahoga DD becomes the largest county board in Ohio with two members who receive services through the developmental disability system, marking an important milestone in elevating the voices of those directly impacted by the services the board oversees.

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Country’s 1st disability-focused book seller Nightlight Books seeks physical space in Cleveland

By Collin Cunningham ● Entrepreneurs ● September 5, 2025

“As far as I know. . . we’re the only ones in the U.S. I know of disabled booksellers, I know disabled writers and publishers, but not bookstores where that’s the specific focus…People in the wild who are facing a chronic disability, when they see our booth (at events), it’s almost like they emotionally or mentally sit down for a moment.”

A new calming room helps people with sensory conditions enjoy the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

By Bob Sandrick ● Social Equity ● June 30, 2025

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is taking steps to help those facing these challenges enjoy their time at the zoo without having to leave early.

Enhancing accessibility: East Cleveland Public Library receives $10,000 grant from Cuyahoga DD

By Octavia S. Hicks ● Social Equity ● April 15, 2025

The grant will fund upgrades to two workstations including adjustable tables, large-print (white text, black keys) or low-vision (black text, yellow keys) keyboards, optical trackball mice, and software accommodations for literacy and learning skills.

Cleveland’s Impett Park gets $10,000 grant from Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

By Susan Eyerman ● Social Equity ● April 3, 2025

The grant will support the installation of a Universal Changing Table at the park, making it radically more accessible.

Independent living gets powered by technologies for those living with developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio

By Cindy Hill ● Social Equity ● October 22, 2024

Technology is helping adults with disabilities live more independently. Learn how.

Sedation clinic improves dental care for people with developmental disabilities in Cleveland, surrounding region

By Octavia S. Hicks ● Health ● June 18, 2024

MetroHealth and the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities are working together to help people with disabilities get the dental care they need.

Disabled and Proud: Cleveland Disability Pride event comes to Wade Oval Wednesdays

By Kelly Margaret Heikkila ● Arts & Culture ● July 20, 2023

The July 26 event will be accessible to all and will feature arts activities, music, and a parade for attendees.

In the trenches: Home healthcare providers take extra steps to keep everyone safe during visits

By Cindy Hill ● Government ● January 21, 2021

In 2020, the National Alliance for Caregiving reported that 53 million Americans were providing unpaid care to an adult with a health or functional need. After COVID-19 hit, caregivers had to make some hard choices—halt the home care services their loved ones depend on, or risk health and safety at home with care workers coming in for care.