About Us

At Boone Center, Inc. (BCI), we are dedicated to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) find fulfilling employment opportunities that align with their skills and interests. For more than 65 years, we have been a trusted partner for individuals, families, and businesses seeking inclusive workforce solutions.

We offer real opportunities for meaningful work. Our continuum of programs and services reflects our knowledge that every person has his or her own unique abilities—and every person can contribute.

Our organizational, competitive and vocational training programs are designed to serve individual goals. We focus on full employment, providing support so people can access the work of their choice and ability. We focus on full employment by providing ongoing support, career development, and transition services to help individuals grow and advance in their careers. BCI Packaging is the home of our organizational employment program and offers world-class contract packaging and light manufacturing to companies around the world.

Our Employment Continuum Model ensures that we meet individuals where they are today, support their growth for tomorrow, and embrace every step of their unique journey in between. Every day, we witness the skill, determination, and passion that people with disabilities bring to the workplace—transforming businesses and inspiring those around them.

We celebrate their successes, knowing that with the right support, training, and opportunities, they can thrive in meaningful employment. Their dedication doesn’t just change their own lives—it enhances workplaces, strengthens communities, and fosters a culture of inclusion.

At BCI, we use our expertise and unwavering commitment to help individuals achieve their employment goals. And there’s no greater reward than hearing the words, “They’re hired!”

 

Who We Serve

We serve adults living with a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
  • Down Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Seizure Disorders/Epilepsy
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Visual Disabilities
  • Williams Syndrome

We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where every individual can succeed.

 

Where We Serve

We operate in Missouri and Illinois, offering various services in the following counties:

Missouri

Metro East Illinois

  • Madison
  • Monroe
  • St. Clair

 

Imagine Technical Institute

In Southwest Missouri, BCI’s mission extends through Imagine Technical Institute (ITI), a privately funded initiative dedicated to preparing individuals for competitive employment. For more information on ITI’s programs, visit imaginejobs.org.

 

What Guides Us

Mission

To inspire, develop, and support people with disabilities through a continuum of innovative employment opportunities.

Vision

Creating a world where disabilities are no longer barriers to achieving potential and purpose in meaningful work.

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Values

INTEGRITY – We are honest with each other and work with strong moral principles.
POSITIVITY – We strive to be optimistic, even as we face challenges.
RESPECT – We give due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.
ACCOUNTABILITY – We are accountable to each other and responsible for our individual contributions.
INNOVATION – We constantly seek new and better ways to do our work and serve our mission.
SERVICE – We are always willing to help one another.
EMPATHY – We strive to understand and share the feelings of another.

Major Funders

DDRB logo
MO VR logo
Comm Opps logo
Productive Living Board logo
Illinois Department of Human Services logo

Proud Member

Starling logo

Recent Awards

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Documents

Annual Reports

2024 Annual Report2023 Annual Report2022 Annual Report

IRS 990 Filings

IRS 990 FY 2024
IRS 990 FY 2023
IRS 990 FY 2022