Kansas City / Missouri / United States
Blue Valley Industries, located in Kansas City, Mo., specializes in provide employment, training, and access to support services to adults suffering from disabilities. The agency was founded in 1976 as a community service by a group of people within Whatsoever Circle Community House, a community center. It trains individuals who are preparing for competitive employment and also employs behavioral instructors to support the trainees. Blue Valley currently also partners with local business to ensure a steady flow of work for the people it trains. It Industries is a nonprofit organization that provides solutions to community businesses who have a need to outsource production and handwork activities.