Summit Independent Living

04/03/2026

The primaries are only two months away! Get to know the slate of Democratic candidates for Montana's 1st Congressional District at UM next Thursday. RSVP and submit your questions through the link below.

MT-1 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FORUM - April 9

Join the University of Montana College Democrats and the Missoula County Democrats for our Democratic Primary Congressional Forum on April 9th from 6:00–7:30 PM at the University Center Theater.

Hear from the candidates, learn about the issues, and get informed ahead of the Democratic primary to determine who will face the Republican opponent for Montana’s First Congressional Seat. Seating may be limited, so RSVP and submit questions early through the QR code or at the link below.

Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, Sam Forstag and Matt Raines want to earn your primary votes — come learn more!

The presentation will also be livestreamed and recorded.

https://www.missoulademocrats.org/events/mt-congressional-forum

04/03/2026

Happy April, Polson! Check out our schedule of FREE events and stop by our office at 3 Ninth Avenue West, Suite 1. Questions? Just DM us or call (406) 215-1604.

And if you need to plan transportation to any of our events, just contact your local paratransit provider:

• Western Montana Transit: (406) 676-2367
• CSKT Transit: (406) 275-2792

🎨 ARTS & CRAFTS IN POLSON 🎨
EVERY WEDNESDAY | 1 PM - 3 PM

Join us for an afternoon of crafting and companionship every Wednesday. Bring your own craft project or use our materials! Arts & Crafts in Polson is always open to folks of all abilities.

👷🏼‍♂️ YOUTH TRANSITION FAIR 2026 👩🏽‍⚕️
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 | 8:30 AM - 2 PM
POLSON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | 110 17TH AVE. W., POLSON

This free fair aims to connect people with disabilities, their guardians or caretakers, and the agencies that provide services and support. The event is open to students, parents, community members, agencies, colleges, and more!

😎 Y.O.D.A: YOUTH OPENING DOORS THROUGH ADVOCACY 🆒
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 | 3:30 PM - 5 PM

Want to meet other young folks with disabilities? Interested in learning about, and shaping, local laws that affect you? How do games and snacks sound?

You'll find all this and more at YODA, a group for young people with disabilities. Discover your community, learn about disability culture, and just have fun!

📨 MAIL & MUNCHIES ☕
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 | 10 AM - NOON

Sorting through paperwork from Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you cut through the red tape, with coffee, snacks, and friendly faces.

Bring your paperwork to our Polson office from 10 a.m. to noon, and we’ll go over it together — with free coffee, tea, and treats.

04/02/2026

FRIDAY! 🎲🧙️ Gather with us on the first Friday of every month for an inclusive Magic: The Gathering game day!

All ages and abilities are welcome as we build community and engage in exciting strategic gameplay.

Come cast spells, summon creatures, and make new friends, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at BASE!

04/02/2026

Come get to know our NEW T.G.I.A.F. (Thank Goodness It's Activity Friday) group in Hamilton. Every week is a different activity!

First Friday: UNO & Hangman

Second Friday: Abstract Art

Third Friday: Bingo!

Fourth Friday: Collage Art

See you from 1 to 3 every Friday at 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B in Hamilton!

04/02/2026

Happy April! Check out our schedule of free events and stop by our office at 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B. Questions? Just DM us or call (406) 363-5242.

And if you need to plan transportation to any of our events, contact Bitterroot Bus at (406) 363-7484.

📨 MAIL & MUNCHIES ☕
THURSDAY, MARCH 2 & 16 | 1 pm-3 pm
Sorting through paperwork from Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you cut through the red tape, with coffee, snacks, and friendly faces.

Bring your paperwork to our Hamilton office on the first and third Thursday of every month, and we’ll go over it together — with free coffee, tea, and treats.

🐉 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 🐉
EVERY TUESDAY, 1 pm-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 💀).

We’ll be playing with the Fate Accelerated System, which is easier for beginners to pick up and play!

🎨 T.G.I.A.F. (Thank Goodness It's Activity Friday) ✂️
EVERY FRIDAY, 1 pm-3 pm

Every Friday is a different activity!

First Friday: UNO & Hangman

Second Friday: Abstract Art

Third Friday: Bingo!

Fourth Friday: Collage Art

04/02/2026

On this World Autism Awareness Day, Summit celebrates the strength, creativity, and leadership of autistic individuals in our community. We’re proud to center their voices, support self-advocacy, and push for spaces—like ours—that are truly accessible and welcoming.

Every day, we’re learning, listening, and building alongside autistic Montanans. Here’s to a future shaped by inclusion, not just awareness.

04/01/2026

TOMORROW! Need help with 🟥 red tape 🟥, Bitterroot? Sorting through paperwork from Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs can be overwhelming.

But we’re here to help you navigate all that bureaucracy, with coffee, snacks, and friendly faces.

Bring your paperwork to our Hamilton office on the first and third Thursday of every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and we’ll go over it together — along with free coffee, tea, and treats.

☕ See you at 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B in Hamilton 🫖

04/01/2026

🎉SAVE THE DATE!🎉 Join us on Friday, April 10 for the exciting premiere of BASE’s new space!

Come dressed for the red carpet (if you want) and watch some of the fun festivities that BASE is known for — like improv comedy and stage combat!

Food, drinks, and a silent auction will also be on hand, all to help raise money for BASE’s popular programming.

Stop by 3104 W. Broadway Street in Missoula from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to see and be seen!

Call (406) 728-1630 for more information.

03/31/2026

A crucial legal fight is underway that could reshape disability civil rights in Montana—and most people have no idea it’s happening.

Disability Rights Montana Executive Director David Carlson breaks down a federal lawsuit filed by Montana’s Attorney General that targets two core protections for people with disabilities:

• The right to live in the community instead of being forced into institutions
• The right for disabled parents to keep their children, free from stereotypes and prejudice.

Follow the link in the description to sign a letter telling AG Knudsen to drop it NOW!

A quiet legal fight is underway that could reshape disability civil rights in Montana—and most people have no idea it’s happening. Sign this letter to fight ...

03/31/2026

TOMORROW! If it's Wednesday then it's 🖍️ Arts & Crafts in Polson 🪡!

Bring your own project, or use our materials to start a new one! Like everything we do, Arts & Crafts is open to people of all abilities.

Just stop by from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Summit's Polson office, 3 Ninth Ave W, Suite 1.

03/30/2026

🐉 Join us for 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!

03/27/2026

🎉SAVE THE DATE!🎉 Join us on Friday, April 10 for the exciting premiere of BASE’s new space!

Come dressed for the red carpet (if you want) and take part in an evening full of all of the fun festivities that BASE is known for:

• Gaming

• Arts & Crafts

• Improv

• Stage Combat & Sword-Fighting

Food, drinks, and a silent auction will be on hand, all to help raise money for BASE’s popular programming.

Stop by 3104 W. Broadway Street in Missoula from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to see and be seen!

Call (406) 728-1630 for more information.