Online Exclusive — Roundabouts and Guide Dogs
The $600,000 roundabout at the intersection of Higgins, Hill and Beckwith was built with safety in mind. Cars could no longer be struck broadside in an accident. Vehicles would be moving more slowly. And drivers would be given the ability to look out for pedestrians and bicyclists. A 2005 Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness article called, “Modern Roundabouts: Access →
Missoula County Update
Right now Summit is under a lucky star! Spring and Summer is so busy we can hardly tell when we are coming or going, but it’s been a blast! We hosted an ADAPT board member picnic on June 26th. What is ADAPT you ask? ADAPT is a national group of disability rights activists who have championed such changes as accessible public →
Mary Dalton – SDPAS Assistant
Mary Dalton from Missoula, MT has been hired as Summit's new clerical assistant to help with various duties in the Self Directed Personal Assistant Services Program. Mary will be working in a part-time position with Lorna Palin and Mike Giddings. Mary began her career as a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) at Riverside Health Care. During the past 10 years she →
Summit’s PR Intern
Justyn Field, a Journalism student at the University of Montana, has been working at Summit this summer as the Public Relations Intern to help prepare for our Symposiums and ADA Celebration. Justyn’s main job is to interview Montanans and find out how their lives have been impacted by the ADA. At Summit we believe everyone has an important →
Missoula Spring Elections — AutoMark Availability
The School Election will be conducted by mail. Ballots will be mailed to electors on April 19, 2010. If you would like to use the AutoMark to assist you in marking your ballot, an AutoMark will be available at the Fairgrounds, Building 15 - Fine Arts Building, 1101 South Avenue West or at the Courthouse, Elections Office, 200 →
Missoula People First Remembers Barb Willis
Barb Willis, a long time Missoula People First member, passed away on March 2. Barb will always be remembered for her years as part of the Missoula Valley People First/AKtion Club. She was a strong self-advocate and it showed it with all that she did with People First serving as chapter president, secretary and treasurer. She was also →
Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
Missoula Spring Social Celebrate the End of the Missoula long and glooming nights on Second week of March Hosted by Summit, MonTech, HCBS and VSA Arts For a social and fun filled afternoon at our office building at 700 SW Higgins 2010 Montana Youth Leadership Forum – annual event July 13 through the 16, 2010 In Helena at Carroll College Free of charge for newly graduated 8th →
Spring Workshops!
Summit Missoula Staff will facilitate two workshops this spring. Look over the list below and see which ones would interest you. We will schedule the top two workshop requests. LEAD ON Leadership Skills to build on as a person with a disability Living Well with a Disability How to set & maintain goals to improve your life Powerful Tools for Caregivers I am →
Missoula Youth Corner
BALLS (Building Advocacy and Learning Leadership Skills) wrapped up its 6th round of classes during the fall at Hellgate High School. We have plans to go to Seeley Lake High as well as Frenchtown High in the spring of 2010. Also, as part of the services we provide for schools, we have developed a disability history and culture presentation that we →
Missoula Valley People First
The Missoula Valley People First/Aktion Club was busy with recreational activities during August. On August 8th the Missoula chapter met with the Hamilton chapter at the Fort Missoula Historical Museum for a Saturday picnic and a tour of the Museum. Everyone enjoyed the sights and displays! Several of the members attended the Summit BBQ at Bonner Park. When the invitation →
