Values
Teamwork:  ADC embraces the collective contributions of all, working together to be responsive to a rapidly changing service environment to ensure we are providing meaningful and quality employment services.

Integrity:  ADC will place honesty, fairness, and objectivity at the front of its practices and interactions with all agency stakeholders to ensure organizational services are transparent, flexible and responsive to the needs of the individuals we serve.

Accountability:  ADC will continue its commitment to providing excellent services to stakeholders by maintaining strong, supportive relationships that are open to feedback and reliable.

Respect:  ADC will interact with others in an affirming manner, accepting others for what they represent, and promote valuing others through a willingness to listen rather than be heard.

Personal Growth:  ADC will provide learning opportunities for its staff and other stakeholders, while creating an environment that promotes shared learning.  Individuals will be encouraged to make continuous improvements in their experiences and learning outcomes.

History
ADC was formed in 1978 by families of young adults with disabilities who wanted their sons and daughters to have the opportunity to grow and lead enriched lives after completing their school years. Today, ADC has grown to the largest provider of vocational training services to individuals with developmental disabilities in CowlitzCounty. We have been successful in helping people with disabilities reach their goals, through training and job placement services. Through the power of work, we continue to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.  

ADC-Pathways to Employment offers facility and community-based services, working with individuals and in small group settings to develop individual skills and abilities, helping to create opportunities for all individuals so they may contribute to the community in which they live. ADC believes in individualized services driven by personal choice in the least restrictive setting possible. Our goals are to increase self-esteem and self-sufficiency for all our participants.

Accreditation
CARF- 3-Year Accreditation 

Affiliations

CCHS-CowlitzCounty Human Services

DSHS-Department of Social and Health Services

DVR-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

REW-Rehabilitation Enterprises of Washington