Thank you to all the people who have volunteered at Summit over our 31 years! This is the month to remember that we wouldn’t be where we are at if we hadn’t had individuals who thought Summit had a place to offer their skills and time. Thank you to Summit’s board, Senior Companions, Peers and [...]
Most experts agree, muscle burns more calories than fat. Muscles are more compact and look better than fat. It is important to rev up your metabolism by regularly working your muscles. When exercising, it is important to always use a controlled motion. Even if you can’t get to a gym, there is plenty you can [...]
Now that the elections are behind us, our elected legislators will meet in Helena for the 63rd Montana Legislature (http://leg.mt.gov). The 2013 Legislative Session is set to begin on January 7 and will meet for 90 days, ending on April 27. During this legislative session human service providers, including Montana’s Centers for Independent Living and [...]
Every legislative session Montana’s four Centers for Independent Living (Summit, NCILS, MILP and LIFTT) along with the Statewide Independent Living Council sponsor two events at the state capital to provide an opportunity for legislators to learn about the issues affecting people with disabilities all across the state of Montana. Legislative Day will take place on [...]
Across the state, some Montanans are being incorrectly denied SNAP benefits and Medicaid after being approved. If you are experiencing this problem, please do the following: 1. Contact your OPA Office and let them know you believe you have been incorrectly removed from benefits 2. Visit this website: http://citizensadvocate.mt.gov/ to file a complaint with the [...]
We all need to manage stress in our lives. Stress can negatively affect our health and cause depression. Stress is caused by having too many obligations or too few. To be fulfilled we all need to feel useful. Accepting a certain number of obligations, but stopping before you start feeling overwhelmed, can help manage stress. [...]
Montana has a great opportunity to make sure more of its citizens are able to live in their own homes and communities while still receiving the services they need to live. And the people who will receive those services, along with their friends and family members, need to act now to make sure their will [...]
How to Register to Vote Visit your county election office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and complete a registration form. Fill out and sign a voter registration card and drop it off at your county election office, or mail it to the county election administrator. Fill out and [...]
Hi there! I’m Laurie Swanson, a new peer advocate with Summit. As a native of Missoula, I enjoy what the area has to offer, especially the arts, markets and the outdoors. You will likely see me with my service dog, Kosha, a pretty little Australian Shepherd cross. Kosha and I have been a team for [...]
If you have assistive technology (AT) for sale, exchange, or give away that you no longer need or if you are seeking equipment someone else may have available, visit MonTECH’s statewide online equipment exchange. You may find equipment to benefit you or a buyer for equipment you no longer need. Visit: http://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/mtdb/index.asp Or call: (406) [...]