Disability Rights Montana
1-800-245-4743
Disability Rights Montana provides information, individual
advocacy, legal representation, and education and training. They have broad
statutory powers to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities.
Disability Rights Montana clients make their own decisions working to promote
self-determination, personal autonomy, and self-advocacy.
A.W.A.R.E. Inc.
1-800-432-6145
AWARE Inc., a private, non-profit corporation, provides quality
community-based services to persons with challenging mental, emotional,
and in some cases, physical needs who would otherwise be served in a
more restrictive setting…or perhaps would not be served at all. We work to ensure that the people we serve achieve maximum
independence, productivity, and integration into the community.
Disabilities Services Division (Vocational
Rehabilitation Program, Blind and Low Vision Services, and Independent Living)
Disabilities Services works to promote independence for
Montanans with disabilities. Click here to find a Vocational Rehab Center near you. Click here for more information on Blind and Low Vision Services. Click here for more information about Independent Living Services in your area.
Montana Association of Community Disability Services
(MACDS)
(406) 899-1988
The Montana Association of Community Disability Services is
an organization comprised of 33 community-based organizations in Montana
providing residential services, employment and day activities primarily to
people with developmental disabilities.
MSU Montana Center on Disabilities
(406) 657-2312 or 1-888-866-3822
Montana Center on Disabilities creates a fully inclusive
society-valuing people with disabilities and their perspectives. Supporting
this vision of inclusion, the Montana Center on Disabilities, a public service
unit of Montana State University Billings, collaborates with campus, regional,
state and national programs in support of increasing the number of leaders with
disabilities.
The University of Montana Rural Institute: Center
for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service
(406) 243-5467
The Rural Institute: Center for
Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service, is part of the
national network of programs funded by the Federal Administration
on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) committed to increasing and
supporting the independence, productivity, and inclusion of persons with
disabilities into the community.
Parents, Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK)
(406) 255-0540 or 1-800-222-7585
PLUK is a private, nonprofit
organization formed by parents of children with disabilities and chronic
illnesses in the state of Montana for the purpose of information, support,
training and assistance to aid their children at home, school and as adults.
PLUK is an organization of parents and other caring individuals who serve
families and individuals with disabilities of any age and at no cost. PLUK was founded
by parents who felt strongly that parents of children with disabilities need to
band together to give each other information and support. It seemed foolish for
each new parent to try to learn all over again what other parents already know
and would willingly share. It also seemed important for parents to lend each
other support because of the healing that takes place when people who share a
common problem can work together to find solutions.
Support and Techniques for Empowering People (STEP)
406-248-2055 or 1-800-820-4180
STEP is an active leader in serving people with disabilities
in several Montana communities. STEP utilizes formal and informal networks and
resources, assisting people with disabilities into achieving their dreams and
realizing their greatest potential, actively participating in and becoming true
citizens of their communities.
Summit Independent Living Center, Inc
Summit Independent Living Center, Inc. is a non-profit,
non-residential program-serving people with mobility, neurological, hearing,
visual, and other disabilities. Summit's mission is to promote community
awareness, equal access, and the independence of people with disabilities
through advocacy, education, and the advancement of civil rights. Click here to find a Summit Center near you.
Disabilities Montana Directory
To find another organization to meet your specific
needs click here to go to a disabilities directory with over 50 listings.
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