SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI)

04/01/2026

It is so great to see individuals with disabilities being recognized for their talents and not just their disability. This is wonderful to see. We wish Jason the best in this role!

A sportscaster with cerebral palsy will be the voice of play-by-play coverage for Major League Baseball games airing in primetime on NBC and Peacock.

03/27/2026

Join us for a fun afternoon of Pokémon!

📅 Wednesday, April 8th
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 SADI – 755 S. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO

Come hang out, play Pokémon, and trade cards with friends! Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just getting started, everyone is welcome.

Bring your cards and get ready for a great time! 🎴✨

Contact Bonnie at 573-651-6464 for more information!

03/17/2026

Spots are filling up fast!! Call and reserve one for your child today!

🌟 SADI CAMPS is Back for Year Two! 🌟

We are so excited to announce that SADI CAMPS is returning for its second year! 🎉

SADI CAMPS is a FREE program designed especially for children and teens ages 5–18 with special needs. Our camp provides a safe, supportive, and fun environment where every child is celebrated, included, and encouraged to thrive.

We can’t wait to build even more amazing memories this year!

📅 Please RSVP by May 15th to secure your child’s spot.

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait! We look forward to another incredible year at SADI CAMPS! 💙

03/14/2026

Stop by and see us today at the Health & Wellness Expo. We will be at Osage Centre until 1:00.

03/12/2026

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We would also like to thank the community, and families we serve that came together and advocated with us. Our voices were heard!

03/06/2026

Today our Special Needs Staff had the opportunity to volunteer at Job Olympics!

Students from local schools came together to compete in events designed for youth with Special Needs, showing off their skills, determination, and teamwork. It was amazing to see the confidence, smiles, and support everyone shared throughout the day.

We're proud of every student who participated- you are all champions! 💙

03/03/2026

We're excited to introduce Pokémon Café, our newest peer group - a space to connect, trade, and talk all things Pokémon!

Join us for our first group on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 3:30 -4:30 PM @ SADI 755 S. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Feel free to contact Bonnie at 573-651-6464 with any questions.

Come join in the Pokémon fun!

03/02/2026

🌟 SADI CAMPS is Back for Year Two! 🌟

We are so excited to announce that SADI CAMPS is returning for its second year! 🎉

SADI CAMPS is a FREE program designed especially for children and teens ages 5–18 with special needs. Our camp provides a safe, supportive, and fun environment where every child is celebrated, included, and encouraged to thrive.

We can’t wait to build even more amazing memories this year!

📅 Please RSVP by May 15th to secure your child’s spot.

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait! We look forward to another incredible year at SADI CAMPS! 💙

03/02/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — a time to recognize the strengths, talents, and contributions of people with developmental disabilities, and to reaffirm our commitment to building communities where everyone belongs.

As a Center for Independent Living here in Missouri, we are proud to serve individuals with developmental disabilities across our communities. We believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live independently, make their own choices, and fully participate in community life.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month began in 1987 when President Ronald Reagan called for greater public awareness and understanding of the barriers faced by people with developmental disabilities. Today, that call continues. While progress has been made, true inclusion means more than awareness — it means access, equity, respect, and opportunity.

At our Center for Independent Living, we:

Empower individuals to direct their own services and supports

Advocate for accessibility and equal rights

Provide resources, peer support, skills training, and information & referral

Work alongside individuals and families to remove barriers to independence

This month, we celebrate the leadership, resilience, and accomplishments of the individuals we serve. We also renew our commitment to advancing independent living principles throughout Missouri — ensuring that people with developmental disabilities have the same rights, responsibilities, and opportunities as everyone else.

We encourage our community partners, families, and neighbors to join us in:

Promoting inclusion in schools, workplaces, and public spaces

Listening to and elevating the voices of people with disabilities

Challenging stereotypes and stigma

Supporting policies that advance community-based living

Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities where independence is not just a goal — it is an expectation.

This March, and every month, we stand with individuals with developmental disabilities and celebrate the power of independence.

02/26/2026

Senate Appropriations Chairman Rusty Black released the following statement on the Governor’s proposed cuts to disability services and his intention to work with colleagues to restore funding as the Senate builds its budget.