DakotAbilities

11/19/2025

🍂 Our Fall 2025 Newsletter is Live! 🍂

While your printed copy makes its way to your mailbox, you can dive into the digital version right now on our website! It’s packed with stories, updates, and moments that highlight the heart of DakotAbilities.

Plus, don’t miss our 2024–2025 Fiscal Year Donor Summary, now available on our News & Events page. We’re grateful for every person who helps make our mission possible.

Explore it all here and enjoy an early look at what’s new at DakotAbilities:

Working together, we create opportunities and meaningful lives for people with disabilities.

11/19/2025

For 60 years, DakotAbilities has celebrated the power of community, compassion, and seeing ability in every person we support. As part of this milestone year, you’re invited to join the celebration with our Diamond Pendant Raffle — a chance to win a stunning, two-stone pendant generously donated by The Diamond Room By Spektor.

💎 Every $60 ticket not only gives you a shot at something beautiful, but also directly supports something even more meaningful: the lives, independence, and everyday joy of the people we support at DakotAbilities. Grab your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dakotabilities-60th-anniversary-raffle

When you enter, you shine with us — and help our mission shine even brighter. ✨

11/18/2025

Our mission is fueled by community—and by incredible people like Sarah. This winter, she’s spreading warmth as a Salvation Army volunteer, giving back to the same community that supports DakotAbilities year-round. Moments like these remind us why we’re proud to do what we do. ❤️

11/18/2025

Just the facts, Jack! ✨

One thing many people don’t realize about DakotAbilities is what truly sets us apart: our ability to support adults with complex medical needs through 24/7 onsite skilled nursing care.

This level of care is rare — and essential. It’s why we’re investing in newly built, modern homes designed specifically for the individuals who rely on this support every single day. These homes will replace an aging facility and provide safer, more accessible, and more dignified spaces where people can thrive.

Facts and data tell the story best: the need for this level of care is growing, and we're committed to meeting it — today and for decades to come. South Dakota Gives

11/17/2025

🦃🎉 Volunteers Needed! 🎉🦃

We’re gearing up for two fun-filled days of turkey crafts and turkey bingo with our friends from DakotAbilities at We Rock The Spectrum – Sioux Falls!

We’d love your help to make these events extra special. 💙
All ages & all abilities are welcome to volunteer and join in on the joy!

Come create, laugh, and celebrate the season with us. 🍂✨

11/14/2025

We love a busy season!

We’re honored to share our mission, celebrate the voices within DakotAbilities, and continue empowering individuals with disabilities—together.

11/14/2025

Today we celebrate World Kindness Day! At DakotAbilities, kindness isn’t just a single day—it’s part of who we are. Every smile, every shared moment, and every act of support helps build a community where everyone belongs.

11/12/2025

Did you know DakotAbilities began in 1965 as United Cerebral Palsy of the Sioux Empire? What started as a small group of families and volunteers working to create opportunities for people with cerebral palsy has grown into a vibrant organization that now supports adults with a wide range of abilities.

For 60 years, DakotAbilities has remained rooted in community — building connections, fostering independence, and helping each person we support live a life filled with purpose and belonging. From residential homes to day programs, from creative arts to community inclusion, our mission continues to evolve with the people we serve.

We’re proud of where we started, grateful for how far we’ve come, and inspired for what’s ahead. South Dakota Gives

11/11/2025

Every day, DakotAbilities empowers adults with disabilities to live meaningful, connected lives — and you can help us continue that mission.

The SCHEELS Day of Giving is donating $40,000 to local nonprofits, and the top 8 nominees will each receive $5,000!

Nominate DakotAbilities today 👉 https://bit.ly/3WObHwB

Voting closes Nov. 18, and winners will be announced Dec. 2

We're giving away ✨$40,000✨ and we need you to tell us where it should go!❤️

The SCHEELS Day of Giving is back and we are ready to donate $40K to local non-profits. Here's where we need you! Nominate your FAVORITE non-profit now!
🎁 https://bit.ly/3WObHwB 🎁

The top 8 nominees will each receive $5,000! And this year we are spreading the love to organizations that have never received this before. What are you waiting for!? Click that button above! 🤗

Voting closes Tuesday, November 18th at midnight. Recipients will be announced on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd!

11/10/2025

DakotAbilities is thrilled to partner with The Diamond Room By Spektor for our Diamond Raffle in honor of our 60th anniversary!

💎 Your ticket gives you the chance to win a stunning diamond piece — and supports a community where everyone belongs. Buy them here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dakotabilities-60th-anniversary-raffle

Join the celebration. Give back. Shine on.

11/08/2025

🌊✨ The Little Mermaid: Part 2 ✨🌊

The cast has been busy rehearsing, and we can’t wait to share the magical conclusion of The Little Mermaid with you!

Join us to see how the story wraps up — with familiar faces, beautiful songs, and plenty of under-the-sea fun.

📅 December 4 & 5 at 1:00 PM
📍 Longfellow
🎟️ Free Admission

We’d love for you to be part of the audience as we bring this story to a heartwarming close. Mark your calendars and come enjoy the show! Theatre 605 Black Hills Playhouse

11/07/2025

There’s always something happening at DakotAbilities — and we want you to be part of it! Subscribe to our newsletter for heartwarming stories, happy smiles, and special event updates.

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