Systems Change
Leading Systems Change
At Summit, our systems advocacy work is powered by the diversity and lived experience of our cross-disability communities. Together, we develop and lead impactful systems change efforts that promote equity, access, and justice.
Summit’s systems change advocacy works to influence meaningful change in the areas of accessible and affordable housing, accessible transportation, community-based long-term services and supports, emergency preparedness, disability employment, and more.
Systems change advocacy incorporates educational programs, town hall meetings, action alerts, rallies, legislative visits, public service announcements and other means to help further the cause of people with disabilities.
Summit strives to ensure that the voices and interests of people with disabilities stay in the forefront of policy making decisions at the local, state and national levels. We also work to build coalitions with other advocacy groups that support our advocacy priorities, making sure that people with disabilities are involved in every step of the advocacy process including:
Some of the areas in which Summit focuses our systems advocacy efforts include:
MTCIL Action Alerts
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Stay informed and advocate for disability rights with the Montana Centers for Independent Living (MTCIL) Action Alert system. The MTCIL Action Alert system is an email listserv and online action center designed to inform you about current local, state, and national issues that affect the lives of people with disabilities and make it easy for you to contact your elected officials and other decision-makers.
Our Action Alert system offers many opportunities for you to get involved, follow our advocacy efforts, as well as look up and contact your elected officials. Visit our Action Center today to sign up for action alerts and join individuals all across Montana in advocating for disability rights!
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