On October 19th and 20th, 2009, the Statewide Independent Living Council along with Summit and Montana’s other three Centers for Independent Living held a Statewide Independent Living Symposium at the Grand Holiday Inn in Billings, MT. The theme for the symposium was Road to Change. The symposium brought together representatives from all of MT’s Centers [...]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the most comprehensive civil rights law protecting people with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination in: Title I: Employment Title II: State and local government Title III: Privately owned businesses Title IV: Telecommunications Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions Since the ADA’s passage in 1990, people with disabilities have gained access [...]
The Missoula chapter had a busy fall. Connie Lewis, the chapter president, was able to represent People First at the Independent Living Symposium in Billings. Several of the chapter members also attended the Halloween Party at Hellgate High School in October. Earlier in 2009, Montana People First and it’s chapters across the state became a [...]
Missoula Spring Social Celebrate the End of the Missoula long and glooming nights on Second week of March Hosted by Summit, MonTech, HCBS and VSA Arts For a social and fun filled afternoon at our office building at 700 SW Higgins 2010 Montana Youth Leadership Forum – annual event July 13 through the 16, 2010 [...]
Summit Missoula Staff will facilitate two workshops this spring. Look over the list below and see which ones would interest you. We will schedule the top two workshop requests. LEAD ON Leadership Skills to build on as a person with a disability Living Well with a Disability How to set & maintain goals to improve [...]
Flathead County YODA (Youth Opening Doors through Advocacy) has been very busy! We had the opportunity to work with our fellow YODA group in Missoula making a video. There was a couple of incidences of youth in special education that were being abused by their teachers. So YODA wanted to take the bull by the [...]
On October 26th, we filed around 100 people with disabilities, friends, families, and supporters into the Hellgate High School gymnasium for a Halloween themed funpalooza. Thanks to the support of the Missoula community we were able to offer a carnival style party with face painting, face mask making, pumpkin carving, exploding pumpkins, music, massages, Monte [...]
Part two of The Four Deuces murder mystery was held November 7th and there were 22 people in attendance. It was potluck, but we also had some delicious pizza donated by Nickel Charlie's. The party was a great success and everyone had a fantastic time. Plans for our next fun activity are in the works. [...]
It has been a while since our last update but we are still striving to provide services to our consumers in Lake and Sanders County’s. In the last few months, we have been holding peer meetings and trying to get more actively involved with the schools, community events, and Summit ILC sponsored activities in order [...]
As we begin a new year, it is rewarding to look back and celebrate benchmarks reached and goals met, yet challenging when we look forward to what still needs to be accomplished and issues that still need to be addressed. What will health care reform look like in 2010? Will it include additional long-term care [...]