Letter from the Director
At You Are Seen, our mission is grounded in Washington’s core values of inclusion, belonging, and person-centered support. We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered to lead a life filled with purpose and meaningful relationships.
By embracing diverse strengths and experiences, we work to remove barriers and create environments where people can grow in confidence and independence. Integrity, selflessness, and open communication guide our daily work. Through collaboration and a commitment to doing what is right, we build a future where individuals of all abilities can fully participate in their communities.
Warmly,
Jared Thomas, Director
Meet the Team
Jared Thomas
Jared grew up in Oregon, but has lived in Spokane with his wife and two sons the last 18 years. Balancing life between work and personal life, he has been coaching youth sports for the last 16 years. Since being a peer tutor in Special Education classes in middle school, he has worked his way to earning his Masters in Special Education from Grand Canyon University.
Jessica Thomas
Behavioral Specialist
Born and raised in Spokane, Washington. She earned her bachelor's degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from Whitworth University, followed by a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Whitworth.
Josiah Miller
Josiah was born in Spokane, Washington but moved around the U.S until resettling back in the area 7 years ago. He has worked in the field of disability employment services for over six years and has made it his goal to further disability rights advocacy, helping individuals with disabilities become integrated in their communities is a passion that has guided his career. He takes pride in supporting people in discovering careers they love and in building inclusive workplaces where everyone can succeed.
Who We Are
Mission
We empower people to be seen for their abilities—never defined by their disabilities—through person-centered support and access to community life.
Vision
To become the Pacific Northwest’s most trusted and dynamic person-centered service provider.
How we’ll get there!
We listen first and elevate each person’s voice, then remove practical barriers so participation becomes possible. We create supportive environments and relationships that turn goals into everyday routines—building skills, confidence, and independence that strengthens connected, compassionate communities.
Core Values
Inclusion
Everyone deserves to be seen, respected, heard, and welcomed in every space.
Integrity
We act with honesty, consistency, and transparency in all that we do.
Selflessness
The needs of those we serve guide every choice, action, and decision we make.
Communication
We value open, respectful dialogue with clients, families, and partners.
Collaboration
We build solutions with families, employers, case workers, and communities.
