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.