Mitch McCabe used to fool around when he drew, never taking it seriously. But a motor vehicle accident in 1998 left McCabe, who was 15 years old, with a spinal cord injury. After the accident, McCabe was inspired by a fellow artist to give art another shot. Today he paints. One can often find him [...]
First, a big welcome to our new peer advocates Joel Peden and Rick Eakle. The Ravalli County peers will be enjoying an Osprey game on June 28 and plan on having a Peer outing at the Victor Steakhouse on August 12. Kookie Karaoke Komedy Knight on May 14 was quite successful. We had a total [...]
2011 is now in full swing so now it is time to say goodbye to 2010 but as we do, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on yet another successful year!! We owe a lot of thanks to our peer advocates, who work hard in the office and in the community to [...]
Some big changes have taken place with the Summit Kalispell office. We have moved into our new offices at the Gateway Community Center (the old Gateway West Mall). You can now find us at 1203 Highway 2 West #35. The new office has a lot more room with space for peers to work and a [...]
Here in Lake County activity has been picking up. We have been running a Living Well with a Disability workshop and it finished on January 6th. Then we are starting another cycle of Living Well on January 11th. In March we will be starting a Working Well with a Disability workshop, which we plan to [...]
Here we are at the beginning of a new year… and a new decade… Here’s hoping each and every one of you had a good year and that 2011 proves even better! This past year four new peer advocates joined our group. We welcome aboard Brad Bauder, Ernest “Chip” Boyd, Elizabeth Varnum, and LaRoy Williamson. [...]
Summit Independent Living is pleased to announce a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) activity and support group in Missoula. Last year the group shared movie nights, went camping, enjoyed great barbeque, fine dined and even went Christmas tree hunting. The group also joined Summit in several outreach programs. All people with MS are welcome. The group holds [...]
Forty-eight consumers, family and friends had a wonderful time at the Karaoke and Comedy Night party May 1st. We enjoyed having Mike Beers there to give us some laughs. We also had Flo and peer advocates, Leo, Marty and Carolyn give a performance as “The Monkees” which was very “tuneful.” Silliness was everywhere as people [...]
Summit has recently hired both Scott and Michelle. They have been involved with Summit Independent Living Center off and on for the past seven years as peer advocates. Scott has an Associates degree and a Bachelors degree in Information Technology and is currently in school to earn a degree in Psychology. Michelle has an Associates [...]