Mary Dalton from Missoula, MT has been hired as Summit's new clerical assistant to help with various duties in the Self Directed Personal Assistant Services Program. Mary will be working in a part-time position with Lorna Palin and Mike Giddings. Mary began her career as a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) at Riverside Health Care. During [...]
Susan Morris from Clinton, MT has been hired as Summit’s new Outreach Specialist. Susan recently graduated from the University of Montana with her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Prior to graduating from the University of Montana Social Work program in May, Susan worked at Summit as a student intern completing her Social Work practicum here. [...]
Amanda Edwards from Bigfork, MT has been hired as Summit’s Youth Specialist in the Flathead office. Amanda has been a wheelchair user since September 7th, 1997 as the result of a car accident. It happened a month before she turned 16 years old and she’s always had a great attitude about it, never letting it [...]
Justyn Field, a Journalism student at the University of Montana, has been working at Summit this summer as the Public Relations Intern to help prepare for our Symposiums and ADA Celebration. Justyn’s main job is to interview Montanans and find out how their lives have been impacted by the ADA. At Summit we believe everyone [...]
Summit has recently hired both Scott and Michelle. They have been involved with Summit Independent Living Center off and on for the past seven years as peer advocates. Scott has an Associates degree and a Bachelors degree in Information Technology and is currently in school to earn a degree in Psychology. Michelle has an Associates [...]
For generations, millions of people with disabilities lived as second-rate citizens in a society based on the promise that “All men are created equal” and where “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” are considered unalienable rights. People with disabilities were routinely sterilized and institutionalized. There were no laws to ensure access to or a [...]
In 1986, the National Council on Disability issued a statement, "Toward Independence," recommending that a law requiring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities be enacted. The council drafted the first version of the ADA, which was introduced in 1988 during the 100th Congress. The Task Force on Rights and Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities, under [...]
Like it, Love it, or Hate it…now that Health Care Reform has passed, let’s take a look at some of the provisions that pertain to people with disabilities. First, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of the Community First Choice (CFC) Option that we worked hard with lawmakers and other advocates all year long [...]
Montana Access To Outdoor Recreation (MATOR) provides tools and resources for outdoor recreational activities. Demonstration events & education/awareness activities are being planned throughout the summer, so plan to attend. Our free recreational equipment loan program is available to Montanans anytime. We are also planning some floating/fishing opportunities including accessible rafts and fishing equipment in the [...]
The School Election will be conducted by mail. Ballots will be mailed to electors on April 19, 2010. If you would like to use the AutoMark to assist you in marking your ballot, an AutoMark will be available at the Fairgrounds, Building 15 - Fine Arts Building, 1101 South Avenue West or at the Courthouse, [...]