Community Work Services

Community Work Services, founded by Elizabeth (Betsy) Shiraga and Kim Kessler, has been providing community based employment services since 1877. The agency currently supports over 70 individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities at their places of employment. 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. A goal when finding a job in the community for an individual is to make sure that it is a "good fit" for both the individual and employer. The agency also provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in a variety of recreational activities in the community. Currently, Community Work Services is fortunate to be working with over 85 different businesses and organizations in the Madison area who employ individuals with developmental disabilities.Read More