Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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Advocacy & Human Rights
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People with Disabilities
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1275 Lakeside Ave., EastCleveland, OH 44114 United States

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http://www.CuyahogaBDD.org

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Volunteer Guardian - be an advocate!

Flexible Schedule | Cuyahoga County, OH 44070

A Volunteer Guardian serves as the legally appointed guardian of the person for someone with a developmental disability. The Volunteer Guardian acts in the best interest of the person as an advocate and substitute decision-maker in the care and management of medical and personal affairs. Activities related to management of the guardianship include: six visits per year and phone contact with their ward during the months they don’t visit; contact/intervention with service providers and family members, as appropriate, and decision-making including appropriate living arrangements, medical care, and pre-need funeral arrangements. Watch this video to learn about our volunteer guardian opportunity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQE97aE_1pE Visit person at least six times per year. Conduct other activities for the ward as needed. Have telephone or Zoom contact to discuss person's well-being on those months you don’t make a visit. Prepare and maintain annual report concerning activities with or on behalf of ward as required by Probate Court. We will help you with this. Enter time online spent carrying out the responsibilities of the volunteer guardian position (average volunteer spends 1-2 hours per month). Individuals 21 years of age and older must complete volunteer application, including references, interview with staff, and fingerprint/background check and be formally accepted into the Cuyahoga DD volunteer program. Complete initial six-hour training program as required by the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Date Posted: Apr 22, 2022
Online Resource Guide Volunteer (Virtual)

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Help people reconnect with their community! Participate as a valued member of the Community Development team to assist with the entering ALL means ALL member event information in Cuyahoga DD’s Online Resource Guide. Complete tasks including entering the date, time, location, activity description and uploading photo/image (training provided) using a personal computer or laptop. Can be completed virtually from home or at our administrative building. Cuyahoga DD’s Online Resource Guide to inclusive places, jobs and events allows individuals with developmental disabilities, their friends, families and providers to better connect to employment and adaptive and inclusive recreation programs and other community activities. Organizations in the Guide meet ALL means ALL standards which are actions businesses take to ensure they are welcoming of all people and able to support inclusion in activities, programs and events. Essential skills: Ability to use a computer to enter event information. Ability to navigate the internet. Good written communication and proof-reading skills and positive interaction style. Ability to upload photos/image and to create images in Canva (training provided). Interest in learning new things and sharing information to help individuals find things to do in their community. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours, monthly

Date Posted: Mar 22, 2022
Temporary Driver Permit Tutor (Virtual)

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Being able to drive allows people access to work, social connections, health care, shopping and activities. Help people with developmental disabilities study online for the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) temporary permit written test. Volunteer responsibilities Volunteer from the comforts of your own home using your computer, tablet or laptop. Log on and lead a weekly Zoom tutoring session (Zoom link provided). Interact with learners and practice skills necessary to pass the Ohio BMV temporary permit written test. Use the online learning platform Quizzes and Cuyahoga DD’s easy to use study materials. Provide a positive and friendly virtual learning environment. Be patient and communicate effectively. Training provided! Time Commitment One hour per week at a time that is convenient for you (weekday afternoons, evenings or weekends).

Date Posted: Mar 22, 2022

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Our MISSION is to support and empower people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community.

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