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Community engagement
Our Programs
Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
Our programs for individuals with disabilities include Community Connections Skill Building, Case Management and Community Living Services
Programs for Seniors
We are committed to offering programs that enrich lives as people age. Our programs for the aging population include In-home Care Services and Senior Day Services
Commitment to Community
For over 40 years, the Center for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs have been providing programs and services for people with disabilities and elders in our community. Today, the center is a multi-service agency that helps over 250 individuals annually in Kalamazoo County.ÌýThe center operates as a community service under theÌýCollege of Health and Human ServicesÌýandÌýprovides WMU students with an opportunity for innovative learning and discovery in the field of disabilities/the aging population through internships, field experiences, volunteering and employment.
Our performance
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$710K+ paid out in one year for student wages
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286 individuals served in 2023
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20 year history of serving seniors through community-based adult day programming
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87 intern and practicum students from WMU in 2023
Meet our Student Staff
News
Our Commitment to Diversity
Commitment to Diversity
The Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services is committed to the ideaÌýof a diverse college as an important educational value. The College fosters an environment which reflects and celebrates diversity, encourages inclusion,Ìýembraces healthy interdependence and pledges a learning community free of discrimination and harassment.ÌýÌý
TheÌýCenter for Disability ServicesÌýand Adult Wellness Programs,Ìýas a member of the College of Health and Human Services at Western Michigan University, shares a commitment to enhanceÌýandÌýmaintainÌýcultural competency andÌýdiversity in our programs, the community and university settings.
Apply today
The Center for Disability Services is hiring students and community members to work as Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities and the aging population. If you are a student studying in a health-related field, employment at the Center for Disability Services and WMU Adult Wellness Programs could count as valuable contact hours in certain disciplines. Starting pay is $16.10 per hour.
Ways to make a difference
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$1,500 sponsors one week of meals for participants of WMU Senior Day Services
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$500 provides a year of art supplies for consumers to sell artwork in the community
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$250 sponsors six weeks of transportation for participants to and from our day programs