The 2017 Montana Legislative Session is now upon us. This session is shaping up to be a very busy one and not necessarily in a good way. Due to state budget constraints, many of the programs that Montanans with disabilities rely on every day are in jeopardy of having their budgets slashed. These programs [...]
Recent Facebook Post: Sometimes advocating for your health care means staying diligent with meds, tracking symptoms, and recruiting coping skills. Sometimes it means reaching out, activating your support network, and contacting your care team. And sometimes it means showing up to your doctor’s office unannounced, in tears, and staying until someone really listens, making [...]
Jessica Vacca, Work Readiness & Employment Specialist, MissoulaI recently graduated from the University of Montana (UM) with a Bachelors of Social Work. My college internship placement was at Disability Services for Students at UM where I learned the importance of students’ self-advocacy. In summer, 2016 I co-organized a transition camp at UM for high school [...]
Missoula - 700 SW Higgins, Suite 101 Missoula Office Closed - January 2, 16 February 20 Summit Orientation - First Friday monthly, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. SSA Orientation - Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 25 from 1 p.m. to 2 [...]
Flathead County Flathead Office Closed - July 4-5, Sept. 5 Social Security Orientation - Second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Please call 257-0048 ext. 141, to register and get location. YODA - Youth group meets once a month. Living Well with a Disability - Call Lynae to sign up. Social Activities - We get together four [...]
Flathead County Flathead Office Closed - Apr. 11, May 30, July 4-5 Social Security Orientation - First and third Wednesdays monthly. Please call 257-0048 ext. 141, to register and get location. YODA - Youth group meets once a month. YODA Cooking Class - Apr. 7, 5 p.m. Space is limited, call Lynae 257-0048, ext. 142 [...]
Flathead County Summit Closed - Jan. 1, 19; Feb. 15 Social Security Orientation - First and third Wednesdays monthly. Please call 257-0048 ext. 141, to register and get location. YODA - Youth group meets once a month. Living Well with a Disability - Starting Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Social Activities - We get together four [...]
Flathead County Social Security Orientation - First and third Wednesday monthly. Please call 257-0048 ext. 141, to register and get location. YODA - Youth group meets once a month. Living Well with a Disability - TBA Working Well with a Disability - TBA Social Activities - We get together four times a year for social [...]
Beth Anderson, SDPAS Coordinator, Missoula I have been involved with the Self Direct Personal Care Services program since 1998. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Montana and my professional and personal interests have always revolved around self-determination and individuals’ rights. I love living in Montana and am grateful to [...]
Flathead County Social Security Orientation - July 17, 9 a.m. Returns to normal schedule in August of First Friday monthly, 9 a.m., and third Friday monthly, 1 p.m. YODA - youth group meets once a month. Living Well with a Disability - TBA Working Well with a Disability - TBA Independence Day Parade - July [...]
