Resources
News and Views | Personal Interest | ADA and Disability Rights
State & Local Resources | National Resources
Youth | Employment
News and Views
I Can! - The leading disability community weekly newsletter
The Mouth - A monthly disability magazine
Ragged Edge - Archived disability articles up to 2006
Disability Scoop - Current disability news
Personal Interest
Hunting & Fishing - A great sight with pictures showing adaptive equipment for hunting and fishing as well as some successful hunts. Also includes a few links to outfitters
Disability History Museum - in the Library: search text and images, browse by subject. The Museum: browse among disability history exhibits, check out the museum shop or the newsletter. Education: provides teacher resources and course packets
NCPAD - The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability. Lots of information! Free subscription to a monthly email newsletter
Accessible Home Ramp Project - excellent information on building temporary or permanent ramps
ADA and Disability Rights
Congress at Your Fingertips - A Congressional Guide
Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc
Rocky Mountain ADA Technical Assistance Center - ADA National Network provides reliable information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act for businesses, government and individuals
THOMAS - US Congress on the Internet
US Access Board - A Federal Agency Committed to Accessibility
State and Local Resources
ADSUM - Alliance for Disability and Students of the University of Montana
Disability Resource Center - Montana Disability Services Division
MonTECH - Equipment loans, ranging from personal to recreational
PLUK - Parents Let's Unite for Kids. Great resource for parents with children in the public school system
The Rural Institute on Disabilities - Located at the University of Montana. Technological assistance and other resources
Statewide Independent Living Council
Missoula Suicide Prevention Network
Montana Disability and Health Program - The Montana Disability and Health Program works to assess, monitor, improve and maintain the health of Montanans with disabilities through a strategic program that reduces secondary conditions by enhancing individuals' capacity to manage their own health and by developing supportive community environments.
The 2009-2010 Montana Mammography Directory is now available. The directory provides information for women with and without disabilities on mammography service providers by city. Each entry includes contact information, hours of operation, fees, standard and additional services available, and disability access information.
National Resources
AAPD - American Association of People with Disabilities
AbilityHub - An assistive technology related website
Adaptive Equipment - AbleData provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment
ADAPT - A national grass-roots organization that advocates for the civil and human rights of people with disabilities
Information on Aging - Administration on Aging resources for aging professionals and others interested in the needs and concerns of older adults
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
National Directory of Independent Living Centers - Source for finding resources available out of state when traveling or relocating
NCIL - National Council on Independent Living
Program Development Association - Disability and diversity resources for all service organizations, ranging from health care to community skills
Rare Diseases - A comprehensive listing of diseases
Social Security Administration
Youth
Montana Youth Leadership Forum
National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) - The national voice for young leaders with disabilities
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) - Useful information and resources for youth with disabilities, their families, service providers, administrators, policy makers, and employers
Employment
Montana’s Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities program
Montana Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
The Rural Institute at The University of Montana - The Rural Institute works to increase the independence and inclusion of people with disabilities through education, research, and demonstration services. Their programs range from health and safety research to Social Security informational presentations
Montana Center on Disabilities
AWARE, Inc. - AWARE provides community-based services to persons with mental, emotional, and in some cases, physical needs who would otherwise be served in a more restrictive setting or would not be served at all
The Job Accommodation Network - answers questions about job accommodations and the ADA
Social Security Administration
Social Security Disability Insurance (SDDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
The Red Book - A Guide to Work Incentives
Working While Disabled - A Guide to Plans for Achieving Self-Support
Work Readiness Component (WoRC) - WoRC provides intense case management services to TANF cash assistance participants that focus on employment and training activities leading to self-support
Job Opportunity Based Services (J.O.B.S.) - Job Opportunity Based Services assists people with a variety of work-related services, while respecting their life goals
Workforce Services Division - search for jobs and find out general employment information
Job Service Directory - list of job service offices across the state of Montana
Disability Navigator Programs - helps employers and job seekers answer questions related to employment and disabilities
Mountain Jobs - job-search site ranging from seasonal outdoor recreation jobs to full-time work in beautiful mountain states
Transition & Employment Projects - Rural Institute program focused on employment strategies for youth with disabilities
Montana Employment Opportunities
- P.O. Box 7101
Kalispell, MT 59904
(406) 253-4133
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Disability Discrimination
A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
AAPD Job Connection Listserv
The AAPD Job Connection is a service that anyone can sign up for and receive notices about jobs that AAPD receives. Many of the
jobs are disability related, some are not. Many are located in Washington, DC but some are for other locations. This link will send an email for you to join the AAPD Job Connection Listserv