Summit Independent Living

10/23/2026

Open up your workplace to Disability Mentoring Week — next Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 30!

This week-long series of events gives students meaningful opportunities to learn about career options and connect with local employers. And it gives YOU a chance to showcase your industry and scout out future talent!

WHY SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS PARTICIPATE?

• Highlight your industry and career opportunities
• Meet students who may become future interns or hires
• Support local workforce development

WHAT CAN YOU PROVIDE?

• Short virtual or in-person career presentations
• Hands-on activities or demonstrations
• Work site tours
• Job shadows

Any level of involvement makes an impact. So follow the link below or the QR code to sign up your workplace today!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Gn2A8PFm69

10/23/2026

High school kids with disabilities! You should definitely take advantage of Disability Mentoring Week — next Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 30!

This week-long series of events gives students meaningful opportunities to learn about career options and connect with local employers.

Throughout the week, you can take part in career exploration activities like presentations from local businesses, hands‑on demonstrations, job shadows, informational interviews, onsite workplace tours, and in some cases, short-term work-based learning experiences.

Disability Mentoring Week is designed to help you build confidence, develop career interests, and gain a clearer understanding of the world of work.

So follow the link below or the QR code to sign up today!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Gn2A8PFm69

10/21/2026

TOMORROW! Get your benefits, Montana!

Summit offers free online classes on how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). So if you're thinking of applying or are having trouble with your application, join our zoom.

Orientations are held the second and fourth Thursdays of every month (the next one is tomorrow) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Call your local Summit office to register!

Missoula: 406-728-1630
Hamilton: 406-363-5242
Polson: 406-215-1604
Kalispell: 406-257-0048

10/21/2026

Master Montana's bureaucracy, Polson!

Sorting through paperwork from Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs can be overwhelming. We're here to help.

Bring your paperwork to our Polson office on the fourth Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon (THAT'S TOMORROW!) and we’ll go over it together — with free coffee, tea, and treats.

See you at 3 Ninth Avenue West, Suite 1 in Polson. Call 406-215-1604 for more information.

10/20/2026

TOMORROW! Our free virtual Disability Advocacy Academy continues Wednesday, Oct. 21 with our session "Your Voice Matters: Advocacy in Action."

Explore how everyday actions can create meaningful change and build confidence in using your voice to advocate.

Class meets via Zoom at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. Registration is required! So follow the links below or use the QR codes to sign up.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0q6nWnQMQnytP4hnzNvVbQ #/registration

Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/f5F1jAkASxG6vHuz2FBiLg #/registration

10/19/2026

This week! Our free virtual Disability Advocacy Academy continues Wednesday, Oct. 21 with our session "Your Voice Matters: Advocacy in Action."

Explore how everyday actions can create meaningful change and build confidence in using your voice to advocate.

Class meets via Zoom at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. Registration is required! So follow the links below or use the QR codes to sign up.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0q6nWnQMQnytP4hnzNvVbQ #/registration

Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/f5F1jAkASxG6vHuz2FBiLg #/registration

10/19/2026

If you're a youth with a disability, you should definitely take advantage of Disability Mentoring Week — next Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 30!

This week-long series of events gives students meaningful opportunities to learn about career options and connect with local employers.

Throughout the week, you can take part in career exploration activities like presentations from local businesses, hands‑on demonstrations, job shadows, informational interviews, onsite workplace tours, and in some cases, short-term work-based learning experiences.

Disability Mentoring Week is designed to help you build confidence, develop career interests, and gain a clearer understanding of the world of work.

So follow the link below or the QR code to sign up today!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Gn2A8PFm69

10/19/2026

We're hiring!

Summit is taking applications for an Accounting Tech in our Finance Department. This is a career opportunity for the right person with a solid background in bookkeeping or accounting including AP and AR, payroll processes, and familiarity with non-profit services. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position, located in the Missoula office. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

JOB SUMMARY: Primary responsibilities of this position include technical assistance to Summit’s finance department to support accurate and efficient accounting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in accounting, or 5 years equivalent experience in bookkeeping/accounting related work. A combination of education, training, and experience commensurate with the level of expertise required will also be considered.

SKILLS REQUIRED: A working knowledge and demonstration of General Accounting Principles, understanding of payroll processes, required documentation, ability to complete detailed tasks timely and accurately, and possess the skills to work independently but also as a member of the Summit team.

Beginning wage is $19-21/hour, DOE. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending plan, paid holidays, generous personal allowable leave, and long-term illness leave.

Individuals interested in applying must submit a current resume and cover letter. A full job description may be requested for review.

Position open UNTIL FILLED.

Submit application materials to: Tami Hoar, Executive Director

Summit Independent Living

3104 West Broadway

Missoula, Montana 59808

[email protected]

10/19/2026

The deadline is tonight! Don't let them erase us!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is proposing dangerous changes to its National Health Interview Survey.

Since 1957, this survey has been a vital tool for informing the government about the health of Americans, including Americans with disabilities. The government uses this data to make decisions about funding for critical programs, research, and services that benefit disabled people.

The proposed changes to the survey would remove disability-related questions -- specifically about intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) -- and reduce the detail collected about disabled people’s health and experiences.

If these changes go through, our community and the fullness of our experiences would be erased from public life.

We urge you to join our comment campaign to stop these changes and to share it with your personal networks.

--> Comments must be received by Monday, October 19 at 11:59 pm ET.

Submit a comment urging the CDC to preserve data that helps shape policies, funding, and services for disabled people.