Author Archives: Dee
Pre-Employment Programs for People with Disabilities: What They Are and Who They Help
A pre-employment program is a structured, skills-based experience designed to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) build the confidence, habits, and real-world skills...
Mar
What Makes A Great Community Employment Partner
We believe employment changes lives. Through our vocational training programs, we prepare individuals with disabilities for meaningful, competitive employment — and teamwork makes it all...
Feb
Derby Gala is May 2: Discounted Tickets Available Through Feb. 14
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) invites the community to attend its Derby After Dark Gala on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The event will be held from...
Jan
My BCI: Meet Behle
We’re excited to introduce you to Behle, who works at McAlister’s Deli. Behle had other jobs before, but here, she truly feels like part of...
Jan
Our Resources for Job Seekers Interested in Integrated Community Employment
For adults with disabilities, finding inclusive employment opportunities adds to the challenge of a job search. Questions about workplace accommodations, transportation, benefits eligibility, and employer...
Jan
Job & Life Skills Training Over the Holidays
The holiday season offers more than a break from routine—it presents meaningful opportunities to build skills and explore future possibilities. From discovering what kind of...
Dec
My BCI: Meet Jezeca
Jezeca is a valued member of the BCI team. She is nonverbal and has been making an impact at BCI for several years. In this...
Dec
How We Serve the Nonverbal Community
Our organization seeks to provide meaningful job opportunities and job skills training for adults with disabilities, including those who are nonverbal. People who communicate in...
Dec
My BCI: Meet Wesley
After graduating from BCI’s General Housekeeping program at Embassy Suites, Wesley found the perfect fit at Oak Street Inn in Cottleville—a boutique hotel he’s proud...
Nov
Explore Our Vocational Training Programs
Interested in a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day for students at the BCI Skills Center? If you or someone you know is exploring vocational...
Nov