What is Summit Independent Living?
Summit Independent Living’s mission is to advance the independence and civil rights of people with disabilities. Founded in 1981, Summit is a non-residential, non-profit organization that provides peer-delivered services that are unique in the world of human services. Our services are designed to improve service systems, advance civil rights, and give people with disabilities the tools and resources they need to improve independence, self-confidence, knowledge, skills and access to community resources.
Summit provides individual and systems advocacy services to residents of Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Sanders Counties. Summit’s primary office is located in Missoula, Montana and has branch offices located in Hamilton, Kalispell, and Polson.
Summit services are available to people of all ages with all types of disabilities. We believe that people with disabilities have the right to control their own lives and enjoy the same opportunities as all other citizens.
Our Programs & Services
Promoting Choices in Self-Direction
As a Center for Independent Living, Summit promotes community‑based living and independence for people with disabilities, grounded in the belief that everyone deserves dignity, choice, and full participation. Our programs supply resources that help to advance inclusion, equal opportunity, self‑determination, and mutual respect.
BASE
BASE is an all-ages, all-abilities social and activity center that’s a safe place to explore the arts, learn self-advocacy, and hone other skills we all need to navigate the world around us.
Take Action Now!
Join the Action Alert Email List
Sign up for the Montana Centers for Independent Living (MTCIL) Action Alert system to stay informed and speak up for disability rights.
The Action Alert system is an email list and online action center that sends updates about local, state, and national issues that affect people with disabilities. It also makes it easy to contact your elected officials and other decision-makers.
You can get alerts, follow MTCIL’s advocacy, and take action on issues that matter. Visit the Action Center to sign up and join people across Montana in advocating for disability rights.
