BASE Family Fun Friday!
BASE Family Fun Friday! Halloween Themed October 19 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM 735 W. Alder St., Suite #4 Stand up comedy, improv, sketch, poetry, dance and song! For more information please contact Summit at 728-1630 ext. 161
2017 Legislature – We Need YOUR Help!
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 [...]
The Art of Advocacy – By Shelby Humphreys
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 [...]
New Summit Staff
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 [...]
Upcoming Events
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 [...]
Upcoming Events (Flathead, Missoula, Ravalli Counties)
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 [...]
North Missoula Community Development Corporation
In Missoula, the North Missoula Community Development Corporation, or NMCDC, offers a variety of programs in accessible locations for the Missoula community. Burns Street Kids Club Mondays – Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., while school is out of session, June 13 – August 25, in and around 1500 Burns Street. This program offers a variety of activities, [...]
Upcoming Events
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 [...]
Give LOCAL Missoula County
Give LOCAL Missoula is a 24-hour, online giving event that connects Missoulians with community nonprofits. On May 3, 2016 your donation will be stretched! Log on to www.givelocalmissoula.org on May 3 to support Summit Independent Living and other great, local nonprofits that work to celebrate the talents in our community. Also, check out Summit’s 2016 [...]
Summit Welcomes
Victoria Lahr Assistant Bookkeeper Victoria enjoys fishing, museums, and concerts. She has three kids and two grandkids who she is very proud of! Tyler Stosich Independent Living Specialist Tyler likes brewing beer, hunting, and graphics design. He is excited to be working here and serving people.