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Community Support

Who We Are

The WMU Center for Disability Services has responded to the needs of people with disabilities since 1981.

What We Can Do

• Provide personal care
• Skill TrainingAssistance to build relationships
• Locate volunteer opportunities
• Develop schedule of meaningful activities
• Find appropriate transportation
• Provide staff support to meet individual needs

What Problems Are Addressed

Life skills deficiencies
Behavior management deficiencies
Communication deficiencies
Lack of Community Awareness
Lack of Safety Skills

Who Can Benefit?

Any individual with a disability who needs support to reach personal goals.

Special Services

• We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
• We are a contract provider for Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
• CDS is a part of Western Michigan University which allows us access to departmental programs such as Music Therapy, Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) and the swimming pool at the Student Recreation Center.
• We operate an Integrated Art Studio in downtown Kalamazoo.

Our mission

To help people who need personal, physical, and/or cognitive assistance live life fully.