about mva
empowering people to live their best lives
About
MVA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB):
MV Advancements’ first core value is We are People, People because we are a company that values All* people. We know how important the sense of belonging is at home, at work, and at play because we see how life-changing real belonging is, every day through our work. We strive to create a culture where everyone can be their authentic self and feel like they belong. Our mission, from the beginning, has been to make MVA and our community a place of true inclusion for those we support, and our staff. Everyone wins when we celebrate our differences and abilities.
*All – All is an important word at MVA. We know the importance of recognizing historically marginalized groups and using the word ALL is our way of not leaving anyone off the list. We truly want people to feel like they are valued and belong at MVA.

Margaret Reavis-Larsen – Our Founder
Founded in 1966 by Margaret Reavis-Larsen as Mid-Valley Workshop, our primary focus was job-training. Under Margaret’s guidance, care and leadership Mid-Valley Workshop expanded its services to include housing and community activity programs. In 1993 the organization was renamed Mid-Valley Rehabilitation to reflect this breadth of services.
Today we are MV Advancements, and we continue to provide innovative services for people with disabilities. Together, we strive to empower people to live their best lives.
I always valued Margaret’s grace and integrity and her willingness to do the right thing.
She was a giver.