Disability Awareness Programs

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Description: Voluntary health organizations committed to empowering and enhancing the lives of individuals with disability/diagnosis-specific conditions and their families through support and public awareness. Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups, activities and other types of training that sensitize participants to people with disabilities, help them experience what it is like to have a disability, and share techniques for positive communication and interaction with people who have disabilities. (AIRS PH-6200.1850)

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Statewide (1)

Billings (3)

Kalispell (1)

Missoula (1)

Statewide

Disability RIGHTS Montana

1022 Chestnut St
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-449-2344

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www.disabilityrights.org

Address: 1022 Chestnut St
Helena, MT 59601

Phone: 406-449-2344

Toll Free Phone: 800-245-4743

Fax: 406-449-2418

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Email: advocate@disabilityrightsmt.org

URL: http://www.disabilityrights.org

Languages Spoken: English, Sign Language Interpreter available

Eligibility: All children and adults with a disability are eligible for services.

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Services Provided: Disability Rights Montana envisions a society where people with disabilities have equality of opportunity and are able to participate fully in community life by exercising choice and self-determination. The Mission of Disability Rights Montana is to protect and advocate for the human, legal, and civil rights of Montanans with disabilities while advancing dignity, equality, and self determination.

Original Source:	Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated:	2/13/2018

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Billings, MT

Blind and Low Vision Services

2121 Rosebud Drive, Ste. C
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-248-4801

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dphhs.state.mt.us/dsd/index.htm

Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive, Ste. C
Billings, MT 59102

Phone: 406-248-4801

TDD: 406-652-6046

Fax: 406-652-1781

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URL: http://dphhs.state.mt.us/dsd/index.htm

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Services Provided: Voc-rehabilitation for the blind/visually impaired. Medical-vocational diagnosis, counseling, blindness prevention, rehabilitation, low-vision screening, mobility and training

Original Source:	Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated:	8/1/2013

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Muscular Dystrophy Association of Montana

2132 Broadwater Suite A
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-655-9000

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mda.org/office/montana

Address: 2132 Broadwater Suite A
Billings, MT 59102

Phone: 406-655-9000

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URL: http://mda.org/office/montana

Services Provided: Serving the state of Montana

Original Source:	Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated:	12/20/2014

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Yes Kids (Yellowstone County’s Extra Special Kids with Chromosomal Variation)

3814 Parkhill Drive
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-256-0469

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www.yeskids-mt.com

Address: 3814 Parkhill Drive
Billings, MT 59102

Phone: 406-256-0469

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URL: http://www.yeskids-mt.com

Services Provided: Our goal is to provide financial and emotional support to children, adults and families of those with chromosomal variations, as they navigate the beautiful, rewarding world of special needs. They have access to resources such as genetic counselor, social worker, all kinds of therapists, naturopathic physician, teachers and parents of children with special needs of all ages and abilities. They organize the annual fundraising Buddy Walk, a resource library, monthly parent support groups, Christmas dinner, Barbecue etc. As Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal variation, they are mostly parents of children with Down syndrome and vocal advocates for them.

Original Source:	Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated:	2/1/2015

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Kalispell, MT

Summit Independent Living Center

1203 Highway 2 W, Ste. 35
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-257-0048

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www.summitilc.org

Address: 1203 Highway 2 W, Ste. 35
Kalispell, MT 59901

Phone: 406-257-0048

Toll Free Phone: 800-995-0029

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URL: http://www.summitilc.org

Languages Spoken: English, Russian, and Sign Language interpreters available

Eligibility: Individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities are eligible for Summit services.

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Services Provided: Summit Independent Living Center, Inc. is a private, non-residential non-profit organization that offers a wide range of services designed to give people with disabilities the tools and resources that are needed to improve independence, self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and access to community resources. Five core service areas include:
Information and Referrals
Advocacy
Peer Advocacy
Skills Training
Transition Services
Skills Training

Original Source:	Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated:	2/13/2018

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Missoula, MT

Brain Injury Alliance of Montana

1280 S. 3rd Street West, Suite 4
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-541-6442

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biamt.org/

Address: 1280 S. 3rd Street West, Suite 4
Missoula, MT 59801

Phone: 406-541-6442

Toll Free Phone: 800-241-6442

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URL: http://biamt.org/

Services Provided: “To create a better future for those impacted by brain injury through awareness, support, advocacy, community engagement, and the prevention of brain injury.”

Original Source:	Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated:	12/20/2014

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