Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Need a break at Pride in the Cle? Stop by our Mobile Sensory Space.

See you all on Sunday at the Valley Art Center Art by the Falls!

Good Life Ambassadors present around the county on important disability topics. Apply by June 14 to join the team.

Link below.

Want to make a change in your community? Adult Cuyahoga County residents with developmental disabilities are invited to apply to become a Good Life Ambassador (GLA).

A GLA motivates and teaches others by sharing their successes, dreams, and challenges, helping people with developmental disabilities feel included in the community.

A GLA should be comfortable speaking to different people in the community, both one-on-one and in groups.

Learn all the requirements, qualifications, details, and apply by Sunday, June 14, at cuyahogadd.org/resources/advocacy-resources.



Image description: Right: five GLA members presenting, left: Become a Good Life Ambassador.

We can't wait to explore the West Side Market on June 10 for Disability Access Day!

Check out all the details below.

The West Side Market presents Disability Access Day!

Visit the Market on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 am - 2 pm to celebrate accessibility.

Access Day Features:

Personal Guides
• Shopping support

Mobile Sensory Space
• A calm space for people who may feel overwhelmed at events.

Social Story
• A short story about what to expect at ow.ly/gjEV50YWLmp.

Restrooms
• Accessible restrooms and Momentum Refresh Mobile Restroom on site.

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 Avenue and Lorain Avenue. The first 90 minutes are free.

Event brought to you by the Cleveland Sight Center, Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, LEAP Cleveland, and Cuyahoga DD.



Image description: West Side Market Disability Access Day, June 10, with a top view of the Market.

We 💜Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! The Zoo is an Inclusive Place for all.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo accessibility amenities include:
- Calming Cove Sensory Room
- Electric and push wheelchairs, and stroller rental
- Quiet Zones
- Sensory Bags
- Tram service
- Universal changing table
- and much more

View the Online Resource Guide on our website at https://ow.ly/UHYe50YWerf.



Image description: Online Resource Guide, Inclusive Places, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, with small children in front of a giraffe with its tongue out, eating.

The Cuyahoga DD Mobile Sensory Space vehicle will be at Pride in the CLE on Saturday.

Check out all the accessibility features of the event below.

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

Read the June e-News at conta.cc/4nfeXO3.

Sign up for future newsletters on our website.



Image description: e-News, Cuyahoga DD June 2026 Newsletter. Updates, opportunities, events & more! with mobility equipment in the background.

Kitchens are the heart of any home, and at TryTech Apartments, residents can enjoy their own kitchen.

Staying at TryTech allows individuals to experience independent living for a short time, providing a valuable opportunity to explore and discover the essentials of independent living.

Learn more at cuyahogadd.org/services/housing-opportunities or reach out to your support administrator.

TryTech Aparments - Kitchen TryTech kitchens have everything you need except for the food. Lear...

The U.S. House is considering severe cuts to developmental disability programs in the upcoming federal budget (Fiscal Year 2027). If this happens, over 40,000 people in Ohio could lose important services that help them live safely and independently as soon as October 1.

What can you do? Tell your member of Congress to fully fund all disability programs at https://secure.everyaction.com/XYW-0OhZI06ekcro-u-cGA2.

In Ohio, programs at risk include:
• The Ohio State University Nisonger Center
• University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UC UCEDD)
• Disability Rights Ohio

These programs have existed for over 50 years and are critical to protecting rights and supporting community living.

More info in comments.

Image description: Urgent Action Alert and a megaphone icon.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Final Leg is coming to Cleveland on June 11.

The coast-to-coast journey unites law enforcement and athletes as they head toward Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the Special Olympics USA Games 2026.

All details at clevelandsports.org/LETR

9 DAYS until the Flame of Hope arrives in Cleveland! 🔥

In just over a week, the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio Final Leg arrives in Ohio on its journey to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Before the flame heads to Minnesota, we are giving it a true Cleveland welcome!

📍 Where: After the flame passes by iconic Cleveland landmarks and sport venues, the leg of the run will culminate in a massive community celebration at Public Square.

🕚 When: Flame of Hope starts at Voinovich Park at 10 AM and will arrive at Public Square approx. at 11 AM.

🍔 What: A massive, free community celebration featuring local speakers, area food trucks, and live music to honor the arriving torch bearers and athletes!

Get all the details and plan your lunch hour route at clevelandsports.org/LETR 📲