Community Work Services believes that all people have value and that supporting individuals with disabilities to actively participate in all aspects of community life results in a more diverse, compassionate and stronger community for everyone. With that as a foundation, the agency works in partnership with employers to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we support by helping them find and keep individually meaningful community jobs.

Description:
Community Work Services assists individuals with developmental disabilities to work in the community by providing them with individualized assessment, job development, on the job training, and job retention services. The agency also provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in a variety of recreational activities in the community.

The agency is currently working with over 90 different businesses and organizations in the Madison area to employ individuals with developmental disabilities

History:
Community Work Services has been providing community based employment services since 1984 and has received funding from the United Way of Dane County since 1986. The agency currently supports 70 individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities to work and recreate in the community.

Contact people:

Sharon Schmid, Program Coordinator, (608) 233-0115, (email) Betsy Shiraga, Executive Director, (608) 233-0115, (email) Kim Kessler, Program Director, (608) 233-0115, (email)

Office fax number: (608) 233-6886

Address:

3240 University Avenue, #5 Madison, WI 53705 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

We are in the Shorewood Shopping Center strip mall on University Avenue. The Atlanta Bread Company is in this mall.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: NA   Nearest Bus Stop: Right in front of office, 2 minute walk