Summit Independent Living

Join us for a night of community, celebration & home-run energy as we take over Missoula PaddleHeads Park on Tuesday, June 30! We’re teaming up with the PaddleHeads to host Disability Pride Day at the park — and 100% of the ticket sales go to support our mission when you get them through this special link! /c/8ua9id8w Come enjoy free swag, a 50/50 raffle, and of course, a baseball game — against a mysterious new team in the league called the RedPocket Mobiles. This is more than a game—it’s a statement. So let’s hit our goal of 150 tickets and show up strong! 🌈⚾ (Link in our Instagram bio!)

WE'RE HIRING IN MISSOULA ! Summit Independent Living is looking for aProgram Coordinator in our Medicaid personal care program. This is a career opportunity for someone with a background in data processing, timesheet review, familiarity with human services, and a passion for assisting people with disabilities. This is a full-time, 40-hour, non-exempt position, located in our Missoula office. JOB SUMMARY: Primary responsibilities of this position include assisting participants and their caregivers to understand the responsibilities of the program, timesheet procedures, and completion of required documentation. SKILLS REQUIRED: A working knowledge and understanding of time calculation, data processing, excellent communication skills, and possess the skills to work independently in the community but also as a member of the Summit team. Beginning wage is $19-21/hour, DOE. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending plan, paid holidays, generous personal allowable leave, and long-term illness leave. Interested? Submit a resume, cover letter, and Summit employment application (available at /about/employment/) to: Tami Hoar, Executive Director Summit Independent Living 3104 West Broadway Missoula, Montana 59808 [email protected] Tami Hoar, Executive Director, at [email protected]. Take it from us; it's a great place to work!

What started with 17 states is now down to 7. As more states learn the real harm this lawsuit could cause to disability rights, they’re backing out. * May 1: Indiana withdrew * May 12: South Dakota withdrew So why is Montana still involved? Call the Attorney General’s office and let them know this lawsuit does not reflect Montana values and puts disability rights at risk. Call the Attorney General’s office today 406-444-2026

⚡TOMORROW in Kalispell! ⚡ Want to meet other young folks with disabilities? Interested in learning about, and improving, your community? How do games and snacks sound? You'll find all this and more at YODA, a group for young people with disabilities. Discover your community, and just have fun! Stop by Summit's Kalispell office at 275 Corporate Drive, #200, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. See you there!

Our new FREE cooking classes start tomorrow in Hamilton! We call it CHEW — the Cost-effective Healthy Eating Workshop! Our classes will give you the skills you need to create healthy, affordable, and delicious meals. Prepare a different dish every week, while learning things like menu planning, nutrition basics, kitchen safety, and more! C.H.E.W. meets every second Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at our Hamilton office at 274 Old Corvallis Road. Call (406) 363-5242 or email [email protected] for more information.

TOMORROW! If it's Wednesday then it's 🖍️ Arts & Crafts in Polson 🪡! Bring your own project, or use our materials to start a new one! Like everything we do, Arts & Crafts is open to people of all abilities. Just stop by from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Summit's Polson office, 3 Ninth Ave W, Suite 1.

Our new FREE cooking classes start this week in Hamilton! We call it CHEW — the Cost-effective Healthy Eating Workshop! Our classes will give you the skills you need to create healthy, affordable, and delicious meals. Prepare a different dish every week, while learning things like menu planning, nutrition basics, kitchen safety, and more! C.H.E.W. meets every second Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at our Hamilton office at 274 Old Corvallis Road. Call (406) 363-5242 or email [email protected] for more information.

We love Tuesdays! Because there's Dungeons and Dragons in Hamilton every Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm! Experience vast fantasy worlds with all kinds of people and monsters of legend! Our games are open to all players ages 18 and up (due to fantasy violence ⚔️ and the potential in-game death of beasts and people alike 💀). Stop by our Hamilton office at 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B, and email [email protected] to let our Dungeon Master know you're coming!

THIS AFTERNOON! Join our friends at The Collective Disruption for a virtual information session about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which guarantees that Americans with disabilities cannot be discriminated against in federally funded settings, like schools and hospitals. And learn about Montana's role in the lawsuit that seeks to repeal the rule, as well as what actions you can take NOW to save it. Register today at either of the links below today: MONDAY, MAY 11 AT 1 P.M.: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-leVKg_vSeiOJkYOpt55XQ#/registration WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 AT 6 P.M.: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rT_Qq-HFSlSQH64nfPCauA#/registration

🧘️🌟 Join our FREE All-Abilities Yoga class! 🌟🧘️ Our empowering and accessible yoga sessions are designed for everyone to explore their inner strength. Join us at our Missoula office at 3104 W. Broadway, every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. Celebrate unity and community as we flow together!

Knowledge is power. So it's time to educate yourself about the federal rule that protects us from discrimination — and Montana's attempt to eliminate it. Join our friends at The Collective Disruption for a virtual information session about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which guarantees that Americans with disabilities cannot be discriminated against in federally funded settings, like schools and hospitals. And learn about Montana's role in the lawsuit that seeks to repeal the rule, as well as what actions you can take NOW to save it. Register today at either of the links below today: MONDAY, MAY 11 AT 1 P.M.: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-leVKg_vSeiOJkYOpt55XQ#/registration WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 AT 6 P.M.: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rT_Qq-HFSlSQH64nfPCauA#/registration

Come get to know our NEW T.G.I.A.F. (Thank Goodness It's Activity Friday) group in Hamilton. Every week is a different activity! First Friday: UNO & Dunkin man Second Friday: Abstract Art Third Friday: Bingo! Fourth Friday: Collage Art See you from 1 to 3 every Friday at 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B in Hamilton!