Bringing the Community Together Since 1979

Vadis serves and supports people with disabilities and the businesses and community in which they live. Human Services is a field with challenge and change. Vadis views those changes as opportunities, and works to build lives of independence and healthy interdependence. It is part of our mission and our vision.

We hope you enjoy learning more about us. As you continue with this web journey, you'll meet the people and services at Vadis that contribute to making life meaningful for many Washington State residents. Thanks for visiting Vadis on the web!

Our Mission

The mission of Vadis is to provide people with disabilities opportunities and experiences to fulfill their economic and human potential.

Our Vision

The vision of Vadis is for people with disabilities to have the opportunity to define what is meaningful, to choose their own life path, to be supported and accepted in doing so, and to belong.

Quick History

Vadis opened as a private, non-profit organization in October of 1979. In 1985 we moved into our current headquarters in Sumner. We became "Vadis Northwest" because we thought it better represented our increased regional responsibilities. Today, we're simply: Vadis. We operate primarily in King and Pierce Counties, serve or support over 400 people annually, have about 60 staff, and have established substantial partnerships with businesses, government agencies, the community, people with disabilities and their families.

We've grown considerably since we began. We have sustained an annual growth rate over 10% per year. We have a seven-member Board of Directors who believe in our mission and provide expertise for the future. We operate a host of unique programs, supports, and services. We enthusiastically foster state-of-the-art services. We're proud of what we do!