Summit Independent Living

04/28/2026

Enjoy some 🍸 sipping and giving with us THIS THURSDAY evening! Join us at Plonk at 5 p.m. for the launch of 2026, where everyone who makes a $10 donation (to any participating nonprofit, including us 😉) gets $5 off any food or drinks!

Look for our team and say hi!

04/28/2026

Did you know? Summit partners with outdoor-recreation groups all over western Montana so Montanans of all abilities can experience the beauty of our state — equally and independently.

And work like this is possible because of contributions from Montanans like you.

💎 Make a donation of any amount during — this Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 — and help us keep expanding and defending the freedom of Montanans with disabilities. ⬇️ Just follow the link below! ⬇️

🌐 missoulagives.org/organizations/summit-independent-living

💗 Thank you!

04/27/2026

🐉 We love Tuesdays! Because there's Dungeons and Dragons in Hamilton every Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm! 🐉

Experience vast fantasy worlds with all kinds of people and monsters of legend!

Our games are open to all players ages 18 and up (due to fantasy violence ⚔️ and the potential in-game death of beasts and people alike 💀).

Stop by our Hamilton office at 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B, and email bbrawley@summitilc.org to let our Dungeon Master know you're coming!

04/26/2026

🧘️🌟 Join our FREE All-Abilities Yoga class! 🌟🧘️

Our empowering and accessible yoga sessions are designed for everyone to explore their inner strength.

Join us at our Missoula office at 3104 W. Broadway, every Monday from noon to 1 p.m.

Celebrate unity and community as we flow together!

04/24/2026

Join us Monday, May 4 for 5/04 day — a celebration of disability culture inspired by our fight to protect Section 504 forever. AND ... we'll be celebrating right in front of the office of the guy who's trying to take 504 away from us!

Let’s party to honor those who fought before us to secure our right to live, work, and play in the communities of our choosing!

Let’s party on behalf of those who can’t join us from their institutional bedrooms!

Let’s party to charge our batteries for the ongoing fight to defend and expand accessibility and acceptance across our great state!

When our simple existence is resistance, let’s exist as big and bold as possible!

When: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 noon

Where: The Montana State Mazurek Justice Building, 215 N Sanders St., Helena

Who: Anyone who has a disability, anyone who loves someone with a disability, anyone who believes people who need support can and should live in the community regardless of age or disability – you are our community and you are welcome.

04/24/2026

The All Abilities Ice-Skate will be May 3rd, 1:30-3:30 at Glacier Rink in Missoula. With experienced volunteers and adaptive equipment on hand, anyone can skate!

Moving Mountains Foundation is at it again, hosting a fantastic, inclusive event for people of all abilities! The All Abilities Ice-Skate will be May 3rd, 1:30-3:30 at Glacier Rink in Missoula. With experienced volunteers and adaptive equipment on hand, anyone can skate! The rink is reserved for this event, so no worries about stares or glares. ❤ Come, be yourself, and have a good time!

This event is free, but a $5 donation is appreciated. Visit Movingmountainsmt.org for more information.

04/23/2026

Save the Date! Missoula Gives is back — next Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1!

Join the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (which we know is us!).

Visit our Giving page and make a donation of any amount, and share our link with your personal network of family and friends!

More details are coming soon about fun events, challenges, and perks. Give us a follow and don't miss anything!

I’m ready to support Summit Independent Living on April 30, 2026 during Missoula & Bitterroot Gives. Learn more about Summit Independent Living and all the other organizations participating in Missoula & Bitterroot Gives.

04/22/2026

Tell our candidates what to talk about!

We're creating a disability-focused candidate forum and voter guide, and we need your input on what issues Montana's political candidates should discuss. Your voice will help ensure that candidates and elected officials understand the real challenges people are facing in our communities—and what needs to change.

Follow the QR code and share your voice today!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tXCNKZ1U6U2N8t3cmqKcbaVoI32A_6pKo6l7qPuJ1llUMjE1STJNU0VYV0ROU1ZMQTRSTjhRQ0pRWC4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwdGRjcARXbuVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeds62RVNGaEzzeS0GT2oaCW687kvwh_biLU6jcUErcsDH6BMZpMOXeg1X06g_aem_ct2HSCijV_B9E9CEJByWiA

04/22/2026

WE NEED YOUR VOICE! We're collecting stories from people who receive Home and Community-Based Services — such as the Big Sky Waiver, Community First Choice, Personal Assistance Services, Developmental Disability and Mental Health Services, and other long‑term care.

These services are at risk in both a federal lawsuit brought by our attorney general and budget discussions at the state legislature. Your experiences help show how important these programs are, why they need to be protected, and how they can be strengthened for the future. By taking a few minutes to share your story, you can help decision‑makers understand the real impact of these services and help prevent potential budget cuts that could affect thousands of Montanans.

Click the link below to share your story now!

https://www.mtcil.org/action-alerts/?vvsrc=%2fSurveys%2f13729%2fRespond

04/22/2026

Don't get mad! Get crafty!

If it's Wednesday then it's 🖍️ Arts & Crafts in Polson 🪡! Bring your own project, or use our supplies to start a new one! Like everything we do, Arts & Crafts is open to people of all abilities.

Stop by from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Summit's Polson office, 3 Ninth Ave W, Suite 1.

04/21/2026

Do you want safer streets, Missoula? Summit Independent Living is proud to be advising the City of Missoula on its Downtown Safety, Access, and Mobility (SAM) Project, and now you can give us feedback!

SAM is aimed at enhancing the safety, accessibility, and mobility of Downtown Missoula in these ways:

• Create safer streets for walking, biking, driving, and public transportation.
• Improve access and circulation for Downtown businesses, workers, residents, and visitors.
• Create an inviting streetscape that showcases Downtown Missoula as a destination.
• Support economic health and investment in downtown.

Stop by the Florence Building's Governor's Room (111 N. Higgins Ave.) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. See the proposal, meet with some of its planners (including Summit's advisor!), and tell us what you think!

Visit the project website on Engage Missoula:

Stay informed by joining Engage Missoula