Social Vocational Services, Inc.

offers a wide range of quality, individualized programs for adults with Developmental/Intellectual disabilities. They include Community Inclusion, Career Exploration, Supported Employment, Supported/Independent Living, Residential, Alternative, and Transportation Services. The practice is deeply ingrained in the communities they serve, appreciating the relationships they have developed locally and the depth of services championed over the years. They take a very personal approach to helping their clients reach their goals and enhance the quality of their lives through the services they offer. With over 80 locations, each individual program site has its own distinctive ambience. Social Vocational Services was founded in 1977 by Ed Dawson, who envisioned a service that offered the opportunity to participate in local activities and enjoy total community inclusion. The practice has been serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities for over 40 years, with many employees and clients having been part of the SVS family for a long time.