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Coordination of Care Initiative

On October 1, 2005, The Center for Disability Services was awarded a three year grant from the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council to create a model of healthcare coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We will work directly with 50 individuals with developmental disabilities to help coordinate their health care needs. This could include assuring access to the doctor, assuring participation in preventative care and participation in health promotion activities.

What Can We Do?

The Healthcare coordinator or outreach worker can help you:

• Locate a doctor
• Attend appointments
• Solve problems related to your healthcare
• Help locate community resources

What Problems are Addressed?

Any healthcare issues including:

• Locating a physician
  
• Transportation
  
• Communicating with physicians and providers
  
• Communication with insurance companies
  
• Making doctor appointments
  
• Understanding the doctors instructions
  
• Help with taking medications, following diets and exercise

Who Can Benefit?

Any adult in Kalamazoo County with a developmental disability.

Call: Dawn Robarge @ 269-387-7009 or email dawn.robarge@wmich.edu

Special Services

The Coordination of Care project currently offers:

• A “Healthy Lifestyles” class for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Information on health and wellness for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Coordination of Care project is currently partnering with:

Disability Resource Center
Family Health Center
Health Plan of Michigan
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services & Substance Abuse
Kalamazoo County Dental Clinic
Kalamazoo County Solar Gardens
Kalamazoo Valley Walkers
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
Senior Services
Special Olympics

For Physicians:
The Coordination of care project is currently providing information on methods for supporting individuals with disabilities in your practice.

The Production of this website was supported by Grant #20061376 from the
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.