DakotAbilities

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.

Click the link below to stay in-the-know: https://www.dakotabilities.org/newsletter-signup

11/06/2025

Collaboration is key! Our partnership with Theatre 605 creates opportunities for people supported by DakotAbilities to take the stage, express themselves, and showcase their unique talents. We just wrapped up our fall play and are already rehearsing for our winter production—each performance filled with creativity, confidence, and joy. This collaboration truly embodies the spirit of inclusion and community!

South Dakota Gives Theatre 605 Black Hills Playhouse

11/05/2025

At DakotAbilities, our Day Services program helps each person we support discover their passions and grow new skills through hands-on learning in art, science, financial literacy, and internet safety.

Thanks to a generous gift from the Midco Foundation, we’re able to expand these opportunities even further—creating more engaging, educational experiences that empower every individual to thrive.

11/04/2025

Music has a way of reaching people in ways words simply can’t. Through our music therapy program, the individuals we support experience joy, connection, and self-expression — all while building confidence, focus, and communication skills.

The energy and excitement during each session are contagious — instruments in hand, voices raised, and smiles all around. These moments remind us just how transformative creative expression can be.

We’re deeply grateful to the South Dakota Arts Council for their support and to Music Therapy Services of South Dakota, LLC for providing these meaningful and enriching opportunities. These partnerships help make services like music therapy possible, empowering those we support to thrive in every rhythm of life.

11/01/2025

10/29/2025

Thank you for this generous gift, Levo Credit Union!

Together, we create a warm and welcoming community enriching the lives of those we support!

10/28/2025

What a joyful morning at DakotAbilities! From bingo with our friends at Reliabank to a beautiful performance by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, our hearts (and ears!) are full. We’re so thankful for the community partners who make moments like this possible.

Let's create more memories like these, together: https://www.dakotabilities.org/get-involved/volunteer