The Van Buren County Special School serves adults with developmental and physical challenges who are looking for specialized training and work activity programs to continue their education and life skills.

We offer habilitation training, life skills training, work programming, social development, community integration, Special Olympics, transportation and meals.

We are a Medicaid Waiver provider for those needing home and community-based services.

Day Services

The VBC Special School is open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm. Adults are transported in comfortable, ADA-accessible safety conscious conversion vans from their homes, to the center, and back, with trained drivers and assisting riders.

Adults receive a wholesome breakfast and lunch,  prepared on-site cafeteria-style.

We provide individual program plans for each adult to meet their specific needs in the areas of household management, personal development & social development.

Thrifts, Gifts & More: Adult work services at the Special School’s store on Hwy 65

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide developmental day treatment to adults who need specialized care and services specific to their individual needs, and to provide social and community interaction that will prepare and maintain life skills necessary for community integration.

Call today! 501-745-4580