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Ability MT is 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers services & resources to those living with disabilities.

mILp Services Include:

Information and Referral: mILp provides timely information to people with disabilities, their families, and the general public through the use of our staff's expertise and access to the internet and other information resources. Independent Living Skills Training: mILp's professional staff of Independent Living Specialists provide people with disabilities with both instruction and training to assist them with living independently. Ex: Daily living skills, Community Resource Acquisition, Support and Recreational Groups, Social Security Assistance. Individual and Group Advocacy: mILp''s staff provides our consumers with information and training regarding individual civil rights and responsibilities regarding local, state, and national issues. We assist consumers in promoting and modeling these interests to others. Peer Advocacy: A person who has experienced a disability may be available to help in a private one-on-one setting to provide peer advice and support to another individual who is experiencing similar adjustment challenges. All peer advocates are trained and supervised by mILp's professional staff members. Self Directed Personal Assistance Services Program (SDPAS): SDPAS is designed especially for consumers who wish to manage their own services by developing a long-term supportive care program in a home setting.

11/26/2025

Event recap! Our inaugural Camp Pathfinders event hosted at Camp Bullwheel in August brought seven motivated high school students with disabilities together for two days of adventure, learning, and career exploration in Montana’s outdoors. The camp introduced students to a wide range of outdoor careers from hunting and fishing guides to wildland firefighting, game warden duties, tourism roles, and farming/ranching. This was achieved through hands-on activities, field tours, and conversations with working professionals.⁠
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Participants practiced real-world job skills with mock applications and interviews, and each left with three personalized career matches to help translate their strengths into concrete opportunities. A special thank you to Pre-ETS through Voc Rehab for essential funding and staffing that made this high-quality experience possible!!⁠
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Camp Pathfinders sent these students home with new connections, boosted confidence, and a clearer sense that meaningful careers in the outdoors are within reach.

11/21/2025

Your voice can shape accessibility in Butte-Silver Bow. ♿💙⁠
Join us on Dec. 10th for the ADA Transition Plan Public Hearing — or submit your public comment online if you can’t attend. Every comment matters and helps guide a more inclusive future.⁠
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Need support writing a comment, accessing the public comment link or getting to the meeting?⁠
Ability Montana can help: 406-782-4834 or email cwick@abilitymt.org⁠
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Let’s make accessibility a community priority.

11/19/2025

Looking for meaningful listening that centers on disability voices? We rounded up 10 disability podcasts that amplify advocacy, culture, identity, and everyday life. ⁠
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Start with our own to hear stories from Montanans with disabilities, then explore a mix of shows covering employment, accessibility, relationships, policy, adaptive sports, and more. Whether you want to learn, find community, or simply be entertained, this list delivers perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.⁠
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Read the full roundup on our blog and discover your next favorite!

https://abilitymt.org/blog/disability-podcasts

11/13/2025

We recently joined community partners for an Inclusive Interdisciplinary Walk/Move Audit in downtown Helena as part of the Montana Association of Planners 2025 Annual Conference.⁠
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A walk audit is a community-led assessment where participants evaluate the safety, accessibility, and comfort of a pedestrian route — documenting barriers and opportunities to make streets safer and more welcoming for everyone. With essential help from Ability Montana staff, consumers, and a Board member, the audit gathered actionable insights to advance more inclusive, walkable places!

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served for their sacrifice, resilience, and the many ways they strengthen our communities.⁠
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Recently, Veterans from the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Holistic and Impactful Veteran Engagement Program teamed up at Camp Bullwheel to build a rock-and-concrete flowerbed, take down a wall tent and store, erect a winter storage tent, and install a new sprinkler system — improvements that will benefit visitors and campers for years to come.⁠
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It was inspiring to see these veterans continue to serve their community in such a hands-on and meaningful way. We’re so grateful for their time, skill, and dedication and proud to partner on a project that reflects the heart of what Camp Bullwheel and Ability Montana stand for: accessibility, inclusion, and community.⁠
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Thank you to all veterans for your service, and to our partners who made this project possible.

11/06/2025

Join us for Pint Night at Smelter City Brewery in Anaconda — a fun, local way to support Ability Montana! 🍻⁠
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When: Thursday, Nov 13 | 5:00–8:00 PM⁠
Where: Smelter City Brewery, Anaconda⁠
Good to know: $1 from every beer sold will be donated to Ability MT programs.⁠
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Stop by to learn how you can get involved and support our community — we’re gearing up for winter and need volunteer snow-sports instructors. No experience required; volunteers receive lift tickets & equipment deals as a thank-you.⁠
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Bring a friend, enjoy a pint, and help make adaptive recreation possible for more Montanans. See you there!

11/03/2025

If the government shutdown is affecting your benefits or you need food for every meal, please know help is available in the Butte area — and you’re not alone. Share this post so it reaches anyone who might need it. ❤️

10/29/2025

Election Day is almost here, and this year’s ballot is all about local leadership — mayors, city councils, and school boards. These officials make decisions that impact our daily lives, from road repairs to school policies to community services.⁠
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Important reminders:⁠
• Early in-person voting ends Nov. 3⁠
• Election Day is Nov. 4 — polls close at 8:00 PM⁠
• Absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day⁠
• NEW for 2025: If you’re voting by mail or absentee, you must include your birth year along with your signature⁠
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Check your registration, polling place, or ballot status at the Montana My Voter Page, or call (406) 447-8339. Let’s get out the disability vote!

10/22/2025

SPARC’S dances are back and we’re kicking things off with a spooky celebration! 👻🎃🕸️⁠
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Ability Montana presents: The SPARCS Halloween Dance:⁠
🗓️ Thursday, October 30th at the Aldersgate Church at 1621 Thornton Ave in Butte, MT⁠
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM⁠
✨ $1 Admission⁠
📸 $1 Photo Booth⁠
🍬 Snacks, refreshments & plenty of treats⁠
🏆 Best dressed costume wins a prize!⁠
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Get ready for music, dancing, and a hauntingly good time with friends. We can’t wait to see your costumes! 🦇🎶⁠
Questions? Call or text Kendra at 406.410.1464!

10/15/2025

Your Vote Matters: Get Out the Disability Vote! Elections are happening next month and now’s the time to make sure you’re registered and ready. People with disabilities are a powerful voice, and there are free services in Montana to help make voting accessible and independent:⁠
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◽️ Use the Electronic Ballot Request System (EBRS) to request an electronic ballot (available 30 days before election day and through noon the day before election day).⁠
◽️ All polling places in Montana have a specialized voting machine, called an ExpressVote, to help people with disabilities vote privately and independently.⁠
◽️ Election judges can assist you with “curbside voting” if you can’t enter a polling place.⁠
◽️ Drop off a Designation of Agent by Individual with Disability form to your local election office to appoint someone to help you vote. You can also ask an election judge for help, or bring someone with you the day of.⁠
◽️ Request an absentee ballot from the state.⁠
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Make your plan to vote and let’s get out the disability vote this November. Reach out to us if you need help!

10/08/2025

Looking for new ways to enjoy Montana’s outdoors without worrying about accessibility barriers? We’ve just updated our guide to wheelchair-accessible trails and parks near Butte, Bozeman, and Helena and it’s packed with ideas for your next outing. ⁠
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From the All Abilities Trail in Bozeman and Tenmile Creek Park in Helena (complete with a wheelchair charging station!) to Butte’s Silver Bow Creek Greenway, these routes prove that exploring Montana’s beauty should be for everyone.⁠
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Check out the full guide in our NEW BLOG to start planning your next adventure: https://abilitymt.org/ability-blog

10/01/2025

Legislation in Montana has a direct impact on the lives of people with disabilities — shaping access to healthcare, housing, transportation, employment, and community inclusion. The policies passed can either expand independence or create new barriers.

That’s why Ability Montana created the 2025 Legislative Scorecard.

This resource tracks how legislators voted on key disability-related bills from Medicaid expansion and accessible voting to behavioral health services and protections for service animals. It makes the process more transparent, shows which lawmakers supported disability priorities, and empowers you to make informed choices in future elections.

Explore the 2025 Legislative Scorecard here: https://abilitymt.org/programs/advocacy (scroll to the bottom of the page).

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825 Great Northern Boulevard Ste 105
Helena, MT
59601

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Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

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+14064425755

Website

https://abilitymt.org/, https://abilitymt.org/donate/

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mILp is one of four Centers for Independent Living in the State of Montana. Section 702 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defines a center for independent living (CIL) as a consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency that is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities to provide an array of independent living services.

mILp’s mission as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and as a Center for Independent Living, is to promote independence for people living with disabilities residing in 14 southwestern Montana counties. Since 1981, mILp has helped consumers live, work, and participate in leisure activities as independently as they desire. This includes, but is not limited to, having access to necessary services and recreational pursuits that promote a quality of life within an individual’s own residence and community.

mILp continues to be a leader in our communities, assuring disability rights for all Montanans by enthusiastically encouraging and effecting community inclusion, integration, and independence for people living with disabilities. To better meet the needs of our consumers, we have three offices located in Helena, Butte, and Bozeman.

mILp is governed by a consumer-controlled Board of Directors whose lives have been personally impacted by a disability. We are funded in part by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in 1992 (Title VII- Independent Living Services), and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (Disability Services Division).