One of Cuyahoga DD's goals is to help people with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves - to decide and communicate what they want and need to live their best lives.
In honor of former Cuyahoga DD Superintendent & CEO Kelly Petty, Cuyahoga DD created a scholarship to help people served by Cuyahoga DD participate in self advocacy activities. This year, we can send two (2) people served by Cuyahoga DD and a caregiver for each (if needed) to the 2026 National Self-Direction Conference in Minneapolis, MN May 27-29, 2026.
The scholarship includes conference registration, one (1) hotel room for three (3) nights, transportation, and meals that are not included as part of the conference. The scholarship will also cover the costs for one caregiver/companion if needed.
For more information about the conference, visit: National Self-Direction Conference.
If you would like to apply for the scholarship, please complete the questions below and tell us why you want to attend and what self-direction means to you by Friday, February 13. Applicants will be notified whether they received the scholarship by February 20.