Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries - Diocese of Cleveland

Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries - Diocese of Cleveland Who do we serve? We serve persons who are D/deaf, hearing impaired, Blind, as well as those with physical and developmental disabilities.

Disability Services & Ministries offers persons with disabilities throughout the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland opportunities/resources to live life to their fullest potential, making it possible to experience a fuller participation in Church & society. Since 1966, Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries has offered numerous services to & with persons with disabilities in the 8 counties

of the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio. What type of services and ministries do we offer? Our services include: Camp Happiness, a day camp for children and young adults with developmental disabilities ages 5 to 21; Saturday Adult Social and Educational Program for individuals with developmental disabilities 21 & older; Dances and other community events/programs for persons with developmental disabilities; Interpreting Services and advocacy; Special Religious Education assistance for parishes throughout the diocese.

Looking forward to seeing you at our Spring Fling! 🌷🌷🌷Please Note - April 24th dance is at Church of The Resurrection-in...
04/15/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at our Spring Fling! 🌷🌷🌷
Please Note - April 24th dance is at Church of The Resurrection-in Solon. In July we will be back at OLA/St. Joseph Center! ☀️
Email Lauren to sign up to attend! lauren.mailey@ccdocle.org

Scharene is doing some gardening today!
04/09/2026

Scharene is doing some gardening today!

Wonderful opportunity to grow in faith and inclusion! And it's FREE!Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries ...
04/07/2026

Wonderful opportunity to grow in faith and inclusion! And it's FREE!

Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries is honored to host the National Catholic Partnership on Disability - NCPD for a free training designed for clergy, parish/diocesan staff, parishioners, Catholic Charities - Diocese of Cleveland employees, and anyone who is passionate about creating more welcoming and inclusive faith communities for individuals with disabilities.

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch. You can register for one day or both days.

See the flyer below or check out the event page for more details - https://www.ccdocle.org/events/2026/05/07/disability-ministry-training

If you have any questions, contact Megan Bonilla at megan.bonilla@ccdocle.org

Registration closes in 3 weeks on April 29th! We hope to see you there!

Last Saturday was filled with art and music and service for others!! As part of the    volunteers assisted our Lauren, M...
04/02/2026

Last Saturday was filled with art and music and service for others!! As part of the volunteers assisted our Lauren, Megan and our participants in creating art, filling up sensory kits for our parishes and making flower baskets for residents at What a fun day and beautiful way to head into Holy Week!

☀️We're hiring for Camp Happiness! ☀Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend your summer? We're looking for enthusiast...
03/30/2026

☀️We're hiring for Camp Happiness! ☀

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend your summer? We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable individuals (18+) to join our Camp Happiness team!

📅 Staff Training week: June 8th - June 12th
📅 Camp Happiness dates: June 15 - July 24th

Our camp is an inclusive environment where every camper is valued, and our staff play a vital role in creating a safe, fun and supportive experience for all!

✨Gain hands-on experience working with children of all abilities
✨Build skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership
✨Be a part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
✨Make a direct and lasting impact on campers and their families

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Contact Megan Bonilla at megan.bonilla@ccdocle.org

World Down Syndrome Day was March 21. This is a nice article from the Vatican. "Inherent Dignity. Fundamental Rights."
03/25/2026

World Down Syndrome Day was March 21. This is a nice article from the Vatican. "Inherent Dignity. Fundamental Rights."

The nuncio called on people

We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity to grow in faith and inclusion! Catholic Charities Disability Services & ...
03/18/2026

We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity to grow in faith and inclusion!

Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries will be hosting a FREE Disability Ministry Training in partnership with National Catholic Partnership on Disability - NCPD. This training is designed for clergy, parish/ diocesan staff, parishioners, and anyone who is passionate about creating more welcoming and inclusive faith communities for individuals with disabilities.

See the flyer below or click on the link to check out the event page for more details on how to register. If you have any questions, contact Megan Bonilla at megan.bonilla@ccdocle.org

Registration will close on April 29th!

https://www.ccdocle.org/events/2026/05/07/disability-ministry-training

The Diocesan Week of Service is coming up! There are many opportunities - including volunteering at our Saturday program...
03/16/2026

The Diocesan Week of Service is coming up! There are many opportunities - including volunteering at our Saturday program! Click to learn more and register! https://bit.ly/4seyzDH

“For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve…” (Mark 10:45)

This Week of Service reminds us that our faith calls us to love others as Christ loves us. Whether large or small, every act of service is a witness to God’s presence in our world.

Join us March 22–28!

Our Saturday Program had a fantastic time at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History this past weekend! 🦋🦅🦌🌋🔭🐢🐞Shout out...
03/10/2026

Our Saturday Program had a fantastic time at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History this past weekend! 🦋🦅🦌🌋🔭🐢🐞

Shout out to our participants, staff, and families for making our day a success!

This past Saturday we celebrated the season at our program Christmas Party! It was a joyful day filled with creativity, ...
12/23/2025

This past Saturday we celebrated the season at our program Christmas Party! It was a joyful day filled with creativity, good friends, and delicious food. We are so grateful to have such wonderful participants, staff, and families!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄❄️🕊️

Address

2346 W. 14th Street
Cleveland, OH
44113

Telephone

(216) 334-2963

Website

https://www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/DSM

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