**Valley Integration to Active Living Society** (VITALS) is a Canadian nonprofit organization registered under the Canada Revenue Agency business number **131310914RR0001**. Established to serve individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex barriers, VITALS provides community-based supports focused on integration, skill development, and independence[1][2].

### Overview  
VITALS operates in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley, offering services to over 60 individuals through three primary programs:  
- **Staffed Living**: Supports individuals requiring assistance to live independently in their communities[1][2].  
- **Home-Sharing**: Contracts caregivers to share homes with individuals eligible for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) supports[2].  
- **Community Inclusion**: Facilitates participation in recreational, educational, and social activities to foster community engagement[1][2].  

### Governance  
The organization is governed by a board of directors, including Chair **Andrew Brown**, who brings decades of experience in disability services and event management, and Vice Chair **Valarie Brooks**, an advocate with personal ties to autism care through her family[3].  

### Mission and Impact  
VITALS emphasizes person-centered care, advocating for clients’ rights and encouraging active participation in all life aspects[1]. It collaborates with behavioral consultants, social workers, and specialists to tailor support[1]. The society has maintained long-term relationships with clients and staff, including individuals associated with the organization for over 20 years[1].  

[1] https://vitals.ca/about-us/ [2] https://vitals.ca [3] https://vitals.ca/board-of-directors/ [4] https://vitals.ca/individual-rights/ [5] https://www.sfcityvitals.org/about/about-us