Have you returned your Census form yet? April 1, 2010 is Census Day but if you have not yet returned your Census form, don’t worry, you still have time. Your 2010 Census form should have arrived in March but if your Census form was lost, damaged, or you never received one, you can contact the Telephone [...]
One of the most important and fundamental rights we enjoy as citizens of the United States is the right to vote for the people who represent our interests and us at all levels of our Government. This right is the foundation upon which our democratic form of Government is based. It's a civic duty we [...]
Fifty-two people were in attendance at a Valentine’s Party and pot-luck dinner on February 6th. We had wonderful live music by The Stringlers and an ice cream dessert bar donated by Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream and Summit ILC. The party was wrapped up with a wacky competition to “Dress the Mannequin”. The event was a great [...]
The last quarter at Summit’s Missoula office has been action packed to say the least. Summit staff has been hard at work with administrative duties, planning for this summer’s symposium, following the state budget cuts, health care reform, planning for the 2011 Legislative session, starting another round of BALLS classes, hosting social events like Mardi [...]
Barb Willis, a long time Missoula People First member, passed away on March 2. Barb will always be remembered for her years as part of the Missoula Valley People First/AKtion Club. She was a strong self-advocate and it showed it with all that she did with People First serving as chapter president, secretary and treasurer. [...]
There was a good turn out at the Bitterroot Spring Fair held on March 6th. At the Summit booth there was a slide show of famous people with disabilities, various information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and handy little pocket guides on disability etiquette, all in celebration of the upcoming 20th Anniversary of [...]
Spread the Word to End the Word is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and our supporters to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word "retard(ed)" and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word. The campaign, created by youth, is intended to engage [...]
By Bob Liston -- President, Summit ILC Board of Directors As I sit here thinking back to 2009, I can’t help but think about the good things that have been accomplished by Summit Independent Living Center and the disability community across the state and country. It seemed to all start prior to the beginning of [...]
July 26, 2010 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA, signed into law by President George H.W. Bush, is a comprehensive civil rights law that aims to eliminate discrimination towards people with disabilities. The ADA has expanded opportunities for Americans with Disabilities by reducing barriers, changing perceptions, and [...]
There will be no cost of living increases for SSI and SSDI recipients for 2010. The 2010 amounts for Social Security are: SSI Individual - $674/month Couple - $1,011/month Substantial Gainful Activity Non-Blind - $1,000/month Blind - $1,640/month Trial Work Period Month $720/month The Montana Medicaid Medically Needy spend-down threshold will remain at $645 after [...]