Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries - Diocese of Cleveland

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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.

08/20/2026

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08/10/2026

Happy August! ☀️

As everyone prepares to head back to school, let’s take a moment to reminisce on all the fun we had at Camp Happiness this summer! Here’s a peek at some of our favorite moments. ☀️😊

07/31/2026

🎉 We can’t believe it’s already been a week since we celebrated 60 years of Camp Happiness/ Disabilities Services & Ministries at our Field Day! 🎉

It was a wonderful day of reconnecting, celebrating six decades of inclusion, and our shared history!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated, and helped make this milestone celebration possible. We can’t wait for 60 more! ☀️🤟🏼🎉

07/25/2026

Many more pictures to come but this shows just what a fun day we had today at Field Day!! Chloe & Meghan - this is a great look!

07/23/2026

Tomorrow is the day - Take 2! The weather looks great - nice temperature and no smoke in the air!

We are looking forward to seeing you and celebrating 60 years of Camp Happiness FUN!!

For those of you joining us for the celebration - lunch is at noon in the Founders Room, with Bishop Woost leading prayer, followed by remarks and awards, then it is dance time! 💃🕺

07/16/2026

Due to forecasted air quality conditions and concern for the health and safety of our campers, staff and guests, we have rescheduled the Disability Services & Ministries 60th Anniversary Gathering.

New Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Center for Pastoral Leadership (28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, OH 44092)

Registration has been extended to July 22, 2026. If you have already registered, no further action is needed—your registration has automatically been transferred to the new date.

If you are unable to attend on July 24 or have any questions, please contact Marilyn Scott at [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to celebrating 60 years of Disability Services & Ministries with you on July 24!

07/14/2026

POSTPONED TIL FRIDAY, JULY 24

Camp Happiness Field Day is this Friday, July 17th! We are looking forward to celebrating 60 years of Camp Happiness!

Former campers and staff - registration is closed but please email me if you would like to still join us - [email protected]

We are looking forward to a fun-filled day!!

06/24/2026

☀️ We had an awesome first week back at camp! ☀️

It was wonderful to reconnect with familiar friends and welcome new ones! Campers enjoyed creating art projects, cooling off in the pool, and taking a fun trip to the zoo. We can’t believe we are already halfway through week 2!

Address

2346 W. 14th Street
Cleveland, OH
44113

Telephone

(216) 334-2963

Website

http://www.ccdocle.org/disability, https://www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/DSM

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