Home To Opportunity.
Our Lady of the Wayside provides Residential, Adult Day Programming, Transportation, and Healthcare Services for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio.
News & Announcements
Congratulations to Blue Technologies, INC.’s Paul and Lauren Hanna on receiving the Values Matter Heffern-Meyer Family Legacy Award!
On behalf of everyone at Our Lady of the Wayside, heartfelt thanks for all you do.
Harnessing the tension of opposites to produce results in a challenging market
Check out the latest article from Wayside President & CEO, Terry Davis.
APSI Ohio Awards
Congratulations to Wayside Direct Support Manager, Kelly Strickland, on being the recipient of APSI Ohio's 2025 Ron Kozlowski Advocacy Award! She has been a part of our team for almost 11 years, and was nominated for this honor by a parent of one of the individuals Wayside supports.
Kelly credits the women who raised her for being the inspiration to have a lifelong dedication to advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. "This is so much more than a job. It's a calling. It's passion. It's love. That's why I advocate, that's why I show up each day with joy and purpose - because I know I'm making a difference. And in return, the individuals I support have changed my life in ways I could never have imagined."
Our Mission
Our Lady of the Wayside enriches the lives of individuals who have developmental disabilities and intellectual challenges. We provide individuals and their families pathways to healthy and productive personal growth through professional care, support and guidance.
Our Programs
RESIDENTIAL
At the core of the agency’s mission for over 55 years, Wayside’s Residential Program manages 70 homes throughout 4 Northeast Ohio counties, and offers a comprehensive array of supports tailored for the optimum health and well-being of the individuals the agency serves. Supported living, consortium homes, and transitional living services are all part of The Wayside family of services.
Healthcare Services
Medically vulnerable individuals require nursing attention - this fundamental premise is universal - but especially poignant for people with developmental disabilities who live without the ability to communicate, ambulate and/or advocate for themselves. Wayside’s Healthcare Services Program responds with proactive measures, medication management, on-going treatments, and a healthy dose of TLC.
Pathways Program
Offering a wide range in-house activities and community outings, Wayside’s Pathways Program is the region’s largest adult day program of its kind for individuals with developmental disabilities. Locations in Avon, Garfield Heights, Mentor, Valley View, and Westlake, offer full days of fun and friends for 300+ participants!
Transportation
Safe, reliable, and accessible transportation gives the individuals Wayside serves the ability to participate in their community, achieve personal goals, and access greater opportunities.
Our Impact
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Wayside’s Residential Programming includes 70 homes in nearly 40 communities.
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1 MILLION MILES LOGGED
Wayside’s Transportation Programming rolls with a fleet of 115 vehicles that log-in 1 million miles annually.
300+
Pathways PARTICIPANTS DAILY
The people we serve have places to go & things to do! Wayside’s community-based Pathways Day Program hosts 300+ participants daily at 5 sites.