Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services

Mission: VCS HELPS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL AT HOME, WORK AND IN THE COMMUNITY

Programs: The residential supported living program provides individualized guidance, support and mentorship for persons with disabilities. The organization's primary focus is to nurture each individual's personal goals/dreams, while ensuring health and safety. The organization provides daily living support in independent living settings, helping individuals to enjoy full participation in their local communities. Participants served - 29

the employment and career planning program provides individualized vocational support by building job readiness skills in order to secure paid employment and/or volunteer positions, for persons with disabilities and rehabilitative needs. This program includes job coaching and on-the-job support as needed. The organization also provides consultation and assessment for local community schools and tribal associations. Participants served - 174

the village music and arts program offers people with disabilities the opportunity to create and perform music. The program's mission is to promote community and inclusion through interactive music and art. Village music and arts includes weekly musical jam sessions, the monthly "evening with the arts" event, and the voices of the village performance ensemble. Participants served - 200