Category Archives: Advocacy

Exploring Disability Representation at Boone Center

At Boone Center, we believe every person brings unique strengths, and we’re committed to building pathways to meaningful employment that honor those talents. We offer...

Vacation Raffle Runs Through October 6th

(July 30, 2025) — Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) has launched its 2025 Vacation Raffle. The raffle offers participants the chance to win one of three...

High Expectations, Bright Futures: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Workforce Transition

The transition from school to the workforce is a pivotal moment in any student’s life. For students with disabilities, this transition comes with both unique...

5 Ways BCI Redefines Meaningful Employment for Adults with Disabilities | BCI Boone Center, Inc.

The words we use evolve over time. When employment programs for adults with disabilities began gaining momentum in the early 1960s, the term “sheltered workshops”...

5 Misconceptions About Hiring People with Disabilities | BCI Boone Center, Inc.

(April 15, 2025) In today’s diverse workforce, adults with disabilities represent an untapped talent pool that brings unique perspectives, skills, and dedication to the workplace....

Open House Will Showcase Employment and Packaging | BCI Boone Center, Inc.

(March 11, 2025) BCI will host its Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at its St. Peters facility (200...

Five Reasons Why Early Work Experiences Are Important for Young Adults with Disabilities

By Jordan Christie, MSBA, MSABA Candidate, Employment Support Specialist (January 7, 2025) It’s not uncommon for young people to get their first job at age...

BCI Organizational Program Builds Skills and Purpose

(December 18, 2024) At Boone Center Inc. (BCI), skill-building for adults with disabilities is at the heart of what we do. Whether someone joins us...

NDEAM Needs You

(October 16, 2024) October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Whether you’re a business leader, an educator, or a community member, there are many...

Speaker Series on Guardianship and Conservatorship is February 22nd

(February 6, 2024) You are invited to BCI’s next virtual speaker series on Thursday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. The free event, led by St....