LEAP Cleveland

LEAP Cleveland LEAP's history is rooted in the Independent Living (IL) Movement, which has as its precursor the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

LEAP is a nonprofit agency that serves people with all types of disabilities and works to promote social change to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. LEAP understands that disability is a natural part of life, and all of LEAP's work is guided by the independent living philosophy, which emphasizes people's right to make choices for themselves.

Join us for this FREE screening of Accessibility and the Ballot!
02/25/2026

Join us for this FREE screening of Accessibility and the Ballot!

Our Independent Living Services team is ready to support you on your journey toward a more independent and fulfilling li...
02/11/2026

Our Independent Living Services team is ready to support you on your journey toward a more independent and fulfilling life. We offer assistance with:

- Independent Living Skills Training
- Peer Support
- Nursing Home Transitions

Interested in learning more about our Independent Living services? Click the link below to find out more.

https://www.leapinfo.org/services/living-independently

02/06/2026

Are you trying to navigate the complicated world of government benefits for yourself or a loved one? Do you face dead ends, feel confused about what you qualify for, or get denied even when you meet the criteria? These are common themes we hear from our consumers and their families.

You don't have to go through this process alone. Our team of Certified Benefit Specialists can guide you through each step to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities maximize their benefits and waivers. They can also assist you with:

- Disability Outreach and Community Education
- Disability Benefits Application, Enrollment, and Appeals Support
- Disability Benefits Analysis

Interested in learning more about our Benefit Assistance services? Click the link below to find out more.

https://www.leapinfo.org/services/benefits-assistance

We are having a great time at Quantum LEAP's Game Night. Thank you, MaxHousing, for hosting us at Cotman Vistas on Wedne...
02/04/2026

We are having a great time at Quantum LEAP's Game Night. Thank you, MaxHousing, for hosting us at Cotman Vistas on Wednesdays!

We are excited to announce the launch of five new Peer Support groups! LEAP’s Peer Support groups are a space for people...
02/03/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of five new Peer Support groups! LEAP’s Peer Support groups are a space for people with disabilities to give and receive support. Each group is facilitated by a trained LEAP staff member with experience in the group’s subject matter. Tap the link below to learn more about the Winter 2026 groups; all group meetings will be held on Zoom.

https://www.leapinfo.org/services/living-independently/peer-support

Did you hear the news? Quantum LEAP is hosting a Valentine's Day-themed Pizza Bowl on Saturday, February 21! Grab your f...
02/02/2026

Did you hear the news? Quantum LEAP is hosting a Valentine's Day-themed Pizza Bowl on Saturday, February 21! Grab your friends and dress in your favorite pink and red attire for an afternoon of slices and strikes, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at AMF Brookgate Lanes. Your ticket includes a piece of pizza, a drink, and a Valentine's Day treat! Tap the link below to secure your spot today!

https://www.leapinfo.org/events/2026/02/21/pizza-bowl

We are excited to share that our Board of Directors has elected Patti Substelny as our new Board President! Over the pas...
01/28/2026

We are excited to share that our Board of Directors has elected Patti Substelny as our new Board President! Over the past two years, Patti has served as our Board Secretary and has also made a significant impact in her community, including serving on:

- Ohio MS Society Board of Trustees

- Neurological Institute of the Cleveland Clinic Steering Committee

- Advisory Committee of Cleveland Heights, focusing on developing community development block grants

Congratulations, Patti!

Join us to learn how Medicaid and SNAP changes could affect you and your family on Thursday, January 29, 10:30 a.m. to 1...
01/27/2026

Join us to learn how Medicaid and SNAP changes could affect you and your family on Thursday, January 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Zoom.

We will explain upcoming changes to Medicaid and SNAP, focusing on work requirements, eligibility, exemptions, and reporting. Our goal is to help you understand and access these benefits—speakers: Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services staff and Director Kevin Gowan.

We will provide CART captioning and an ASL interpreter.

To attend, you must register in advance due to limited space. Click the link below to learn more about the event and reserve your spot.

https://www.leapinfo.org/events/2026/01/15/understanding-the-changes-to-medicaid-and-snap-benefit-programs

01/20/2026

New Year's Resolution #1: Assist with Benefits:

We invite community members interested in how changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits may affect them and their families to join us on Thursday, January 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in Meeting Room B of the Parma-Powers Branch of the Cuyahoga Library for our program "Understanding the Changes to Medicaid and SNAP Benefits Programs."

We will be discussing the upcoming changes to Medicaid and SNAP policies, focusing on work requirements, eligibility rules, exemption procedures, and reporting obligations, with the goal of helping people better understand and access these benefits. Speakers: The staff from Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services, including their Director, Kevin Gowan.

The library is wheelchair accessible. Our team will also provide CART captioning and an ASL interpreter.

Space is limited, and registration is required. Tap the link below to learn more and reserve your spot today.

https://www.leapinfo.org/events/2026/01/15/understanding-the-changes-to-medicaid-and-snap-benefit-programs

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today, our offices are closed as we honor Dr. King's enduring legacy and pivotal role ...
01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today, our offices are closed as we honor Dr. King's enduring legacy and pivotal role in the civil rights movement. We celebrate his vision for equality, justice, and unity. Thank you, Dr. King.

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2545 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44113

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Living a Mission of Equality

LEAP's mission is to advance a society of equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of disability. We accomplish this mission in Northeast Ohio by:


  • Providing information, education, training, employment, and independent-living services to people with disabilities

  • Helping people with disabilities identify and eliminate barriers to employment and independent living in the areas of income support, access to health care, transportation, housing, personal care, and assistive technology

  • Promoting fully accessible and integrated communities so that all persons with disabilities can live, work, learn, shop, and socialize where they choose, without barriers, and