Vocational Services, also known as VSI, was established in 1967 and is incorporated as a nonprofit organization. The company has grown into business-service provider while providing employment and other services for citizens with developmental disabilities. VSI is governed by a board of directors that volunteer time and expertise to provide leadership, establish policies and create a strategic plan for the organization. Through consumer-based planning and the development of an extensive program evaluation, VSI monitors the results of the services it provides, the effects on the people being served and to anticipate the needs of future consumers. VSI provides some of the best training, educational and rehabilitation services for communities. The company s mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and to support their rights by offering choices for employment and community integration. Headquartered in Liberty, Mo., Vocational Services is a privately owned organization that employs nearly 55 people.