Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in Summit’s Conference Room Every first Friday, 10 A.M. : Summit Orientation January 7, 10:00 - 12:00 : Living Well Orientation January 8, 10:00 - 12:00 : Working Well Orientation January 9, 1:00 - 3:00 : Smart Money January 10, 11:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 2:00 : Be [...]
2012 is a banner year for Summit as we celebrate 30 years of advocacy and service for people with disabilities in western Montana. Originally founded as a department of Community Medical Center (CMC), our first services were offered in early 1982. In the beginning, we were able to assist dozens of consumers over the course [...]
It is human to desire companionship and closeness with another person who accepts and understands us. Companionship and closeness are about commitment, trust, chemistry and sometimes intimacy. Whether we are in a wheelchair, experience vision loss, have an invisible disability, or are using a prosthetic leg--we all still want to have the best relationships we can. [...]
Video Game Night is on the second Thursday of each month from 2-5:30 p.m. starting in July at the Missoula Office. You are welcome to bring your own console, controllers and games for everyone to try, but it is not required. Come have some good food, play some great games and meet some awesome people!
ART GROUP July 26 at the Missoula Office Tie-Dyeing, Beading/Jewelry Making For more information, call Alayne 549-2984 or Mike G. 728-1630
Everyone at Summit ILC would like to take this moment to congratulate these seven people in YODA Missoula who recently celebrated graduations. We know you will go on to do great things. Conquer your dreams; best wishes for the future! Sentinel High: Bobby Kirwan Justin Shackelford Kelly Jo Glennon Big Sky: Kaysee Bates Hellgate: Sidney [...]
Summer Events: July 13 – Summit Orientation – usually first Friday at 10 a.m. – contact Kathy July 30 – Beginning Peer Training - held in Missoula office – contact Mary August 6 – Epilepsy Support Group – every first Monday at 2 p.m. – contact Andrea August 14 – Blind & Low Vision Support [...]
June 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Summer Solstice Picnic at Three Sisters Group Picnic Site at Lake Como. Bring your favorite bag of chips to share with the group. If anyone is interested in accessible float trips down the Bitterroot River, contact Mark Cash at 728-7339. Ravalli County peers have reservations for their [...]
Although some people with disabilities have been able to find an employer who is willing to make accommodations for them, many have not. And those people, who either have recently been laid off or have spent a long time looking for a job, often find themselves unable to receive, or continue receiving, unemployment benefits. Many [...]
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 3.6 percent in 2012 as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For some, the Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums. Social Security Disability Thresholds Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA): Non-Blind-$1,010/month Blind- $1,690/month Trial Work Period (TWP): $720/month SSI Federal [...]