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Although students and consumers were sent home in March, we have slowly been able to reopen our programs and services. Fall restart information
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Our center provides students with an opportunity for innovative learning and discovery in the field of disabilities through internships, volunteering and student employment.
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Community living services staff provide extensive, daily ongoing training and support required for individuals to participate and live in their community.
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Many staff at CDS have been employed with us for over 15 years. Their expertise can be seen in the services provided as well as through staff training programs.

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Welcome to the Center for Disability Services

For over 35 years, the Center for Disability Services has been providing services for people with disabilities. Today, the center is a multi-service agency that provides more than two hundred thousand hours of service annually to over 250 individuals. The center operates as a community service under the auspices of the College of Health and Human Services. The range of services for adults includes Community Connections, Supports Coordination, Community Living Services, and Adult Wellness Programs. We are particularly proud of our experience and orientation toward respecting the individual, and promoting their well-being. The center also provides WMU students with an opportunity for innovative learning and discovery in the field of disabilities through internships, field experiences, volunteering and employment.

40

years serving the community and training students.
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217

individuals enrolled in 2020
Our services
158,744

total hours of direct service in 2020
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47

student employees in 2020
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Center for Disability Services awarded accreditation

January 14

Western Michigan University's Center for Disability Services received the highest level of accreditation from a national organization that promotes quality, value and optimal outcomes of services for people with disabilities during an accreditation visit in November, 2020.

CDS Welcomes New Coordinator

November 13

Please join me in welcoming Andrea Perez, who has accepted the position of Faculty Specialist, Coordinator of Community Connections at the Center for Disability Services.

Svinicki to retire

October 26

After nearly 25 years of service to Western Michigan University Center for Disability Services, Jill Svinicki, Coordinator of Community Connections skill building program, will retire effective October 30.

2019-20 Performance COVID-19 Impacted Report

September 24

The 2019-20 Performance Improvement Report for the Center for Disability Services, part of the College of Health and Human Services, is available online.

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2019-20 Annual Report

August 31

The 2019-20 Annual Report for the Center for Disability Services, part of the College of Health and Human Services, is available online.