CDS

Support Coordination

Support Coordination services include planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination and monitoring to assist consumers in gaining access to needed services, financial assistance, housing, employment, education, social services, and other services and supports identified through the person centered planning process.

CDS desires to promote self-determination for individuals through support arrangements that provide greater control and direction over services. The Support Coordinator therefore offers each individual the opportunity to have an individual budget and self-directed support arrangements if they so choose.

Who We Are

The WMU Center for Disability Services is administered through the College of Health and Human Services at Western Michigan University. WMU/CDS offers rich educational and clinical training for students in the allied health professions.

Western Michigan University is a tax exempt state university which derives its powers from the Constitution of the State of Michigan.

Who Can Benefit

Any adult individual with a developmental disability receiving services through Community Mental Health.

What Can We Do?

The Center for Disability Services provides a holistic approach to Supports Coordination by:

Assuring the provision of person centered planning
Providing linkages to Community resources for housing, employment, and education
Coordinating Supports and Services
Assisting individuals with maintaining and maximizing sources of financial support including: SSI, SSDI, food stamps and Adult Home Help
Addressing health & safety issues
Providing Advocacy
Monitoring of Public benefits

Special Services

The Supports Coordinator can assist you with accessing accredited providers from the Community Mental Health panel or assist you with choosing and hiring your own providers and services.

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